Man goes blind after sleeping with contact lenses, experts warn of irreversible damage
Chad Groeschen’s vision loss resulted from a dangerous infection caused by sleeping in “Night and Day” contact lenses, which are supposed to allow extended wear. He woke with severe pain and cloudy vision, eventually needing a corneal transplant. Groeschen’s case highlights risks associated with overnight contact lens use, including increased infection rates. A 2013 study…