How Sleep Affects Your Vision and Eye Comfort

Sleep & Eye Health What You Need to Know 1

2 Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

7–9 hours of sleep is essential for healthy eyes. Lack of sleep can lead to eye strain, dryness, and long-term vision problems.

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Eyes Dry, Itchy Eyes – Reduced tear production leads to discomfort and irritation. Increased Risk of Eye Diseases – Poor sleep may contribute to glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, and diabetic retinopathy.

3 Tips to Improve Sleep & Maintain Eye Health

✅Limit screen time – Avoid screens 2

hours before bed to reduce blue light exposure.

✅ Stick to a sleep schedule –

Maintain consistent sleep and wake-up times.

✅ Follow the 20-20-20 rule – Every 20

minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to ease eye strain.

✅ Stay hydrated & use eye drops –

Prevent dryness and irritation.

Light Sensitivity & Eye Strain – Unrested eyes struggle to focus and may feel uncomfortable in bright environments. Slower Visual Processing – Poor sleep impairs reaction time and depth perception, affecting activities like reading and driving. Eye Spasms (Myokymia) – Sleep deprivation can trigger involuntary eyelid twitching.

Prioritize good sleep for sharper vision and healthier eyes! If you're experiencing persistent eye issues, consult Prof. Chameen Samarawickrama for expert care.

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