"Sleep is vital for both our physical and mental health. Sleep allows us to relax, process information in our brain, and recharge our immune system. Keeping our eyes closed is a critical part of a healthy sleep. It protects the eyes against dryness, irritation and possible injury. Some people's eyes can open partially or completely during sleep. This condition may go unnoticed over years. If left untreated, this condition, also known as lagophthalmos can cause a number of health problems."
"The symptoms of lagophthalmos can be difficult to detect at first. The condition may not be obvious at first, but over time it can cause a variety of eye problems. Symptoms include: Grittiness or dryness upon waking Redness or irritation of the eyes Blurred Vision In the Morning Light Sensitivity Watery Eyes A paradoxical reaction to dryness Recurring eye infections Burning sensation or pain in the eyes"
Nocturnal lagophthalmos is the inability to fully close the eyelids during sleep. Partial or complete eyelid opening exposes the ocular surface to air, causing dryness, irritation, redness, light sensitivity, blurred morning vision, watery eyes, burning, and recurrent infections. Many affected people are unaware because symptoms occur during sleep; partners or housemates often first notice. Causes include anatomical abnormalities, facial nerve palsy (cranial nerve VII) and neurological issues. Untreated nocturnal lagophthalmos can worsen over time and contribute to poor sleep and ocular surface damage, necessitating medical evaluation and protective measures to preserve eye health.
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