Can I wear contact lenses if I have a hangover? What you should know before doing so.

You wake up with a headache, your mouth drier than the desert... and you have to go outside. You ask yourself:

Can I wear contact lenses with this hangover, or should I stick with glasses?

Spoiler: you can, but with precautions.
Here we explain what happens to your eyes after a night of partying and how to take care of them if you wear contact lenses.

What happens to your eyes when you have a hangover?

Although we associate it only with headaches, a hangover also affects the eyes. Why?

• Dehydration: Alcohol reduces natural tear production

• Vasodilation: eyes appear redder or more sensitive to light

• Irritation: You may wake up with a gritty, stinging, or itching sensation

• Eye fatigue: poor or insufficient sleep aggravates all of the above.

And if you use screens or go outside, the combo is worse.

So… can I wear contact lenses?

Yes, but it depends on how you feel.
If you notice your eyes are very dry or irritated, it is best to wear glasses that day .

Putting contact lenses on a dehydrated eye can increase discomfort, cause blurred vision, or even cause the lens to stick more than necessary.

If you decide to wear them, follow these tips:

1. Wash your face and eyes thoroughly with fresh water before handling contact lenses.

2. Make sure you have enough tear fluid : if you blink and notice discomfort, it's better not to use them.

3. Use preservative-free artificial tears if you experience dryness.

4. Avoid wearing them all day : if you go out in the morning, change them for glasses as soon as you can.

5. Drink lots of water (yes, this helps your eyes too)

Are there better contact lenses for these days?

Yes. There are lenses designed for dry or sensitive eyes because they maintain hydration better for hours.

For example, OpticVue's HydroPlus lenses incorporate hyaluronic acid and have a more comfortable design for everyday wear, even when you haven't slept well or are a little more dehydrated than usual.

In summary:

• Yes, you can wear contact lenses with a hangover, but listen to your eyes.

• If they sting, are red or dry: better glasses

• If you wear them, do so for a short time and with good hydration.

• And if it happens to you often... maybe you should check your rhythm, or at least your contact lenses.

Do you have sensitive eyes even without a hangover?

Look for more comfortable contact lenses with extra hydration and designed to protect your vision, like those you can find in pharmacies or on our website.

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