These Contact Lens Horror Stories Show Why You Need to Take Them Out at Night Ed Cara12/19/18 10:00AM Those of us who regularly wear contact lenses know we should practice good lens hygiene, including taking them out at night and washing them with a sterile cleaning solution. But knowing doesn’t always equate to doing. For those who need a more visceral reminder of why these habits are so important, here are some gruesome stories about what can happen when you don’t keep your lenses clean. Just be warned: There’s popping involved. The cautionary tales—six in total—were collected from practic...