Eyecare Insights

DO YOU SLEEP WITH YOUR EYES OPEN? It may be surprising to learn that some people sleep with their eyes partially or fully open. It's a condition called nocturnal lagophthalmos, and according to the National Sleep Foundation as many as one out of five of us have it -- including babies.

Nocturnal lagophthalmos can have many causes, including faulty eyelid mechanics, facial nerve disorders, and structural changes in the face. There are things you can do to help. It may be as simple as wearing an eye mask while sleeping. Using artificial tears during the day and a humidifier at night can also help with moisture loss.