Sleep & Eye Health

Sleep plays an important role in overall health, including that of the eyes. Explore how sleep habits, sleep disorders and other sleep-related factors may affect eye health and vision.

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Sleep Apnea and Your Eyes

Learn about obstructive sleep apnea and the eye conditions linked to this sleep disorder. Find out how you can get treatment and protect your vision.

Effects of Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation can affect both short- and long-term health. Find out what's affected and how you can get better sleep every night.

What Do Your Eyes Do While You’re Sleeping?

During sleep, your eyes cycle through stages of rapid and non-rapid eye movement. Learn about sleep cycles, plus why and how your eyes move during sleep.

Why do people sleep with their eyes open?

Are your eyes opening while sleeping? Find out how you can tell, the effects of sleeping with eyelids open and what you can do about it.

Lagophthalmos: Causes, symptoms and treatment

Lagophthalmos is when your eyelids do not close all the way. Read about what causes it, how to stop it and how to help your symptoms.

Eye Masks for Sleep: Benefits, Safety and Buying Tips

Learn the benefits of wearing a sleeping eye mask to bed, plus the different eye mask types and what to look for before you buy.

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