Individuals who get sufficient sleep are less likely to fall sick and suffer serious health issues, including heart disease and diabetes. With enough rest, you will be in a better mood, and your focus will improve. On the other hand, people who regularly lack sleep might struggle to maintain a healthy weight, keep their heads clear and handle stress.
Keep reading to learn how poor sleeping habits affect your vision and eye health.
You close your eyes as you sleep for various reasons. For one, it keeps light from entering and waking up your brain. With your eyes closed, your eyelids can coat the eyes’ surface with tears. However, some people sleep with their eyes open because they have a condition called lagophthalmos. Individuals who can’t close their eyes during sleep could have problems with their eyelids or facial nerves.
Like all body parts, your eyes also need a break after a long day. If you don’t sleep enough, you will notice that your eyes feel itchy and dry the following morning. Poor sleeping habits can contribute to eye strain, dry eye and burst blood vessels. If you lack sleep, you might experience light sensitivity, eye twitches, blurred vision and eye spasms.
Sufficient sleep helps your eyes gain enough energy to function well the next day. Sleep gives your eyes enough moisture and nourishment to stay healthy. Without proper rest, the likelihood of certain eye diseases increases, including glaucoma, dry eye and infections.
Aside from enough sleep, seeing your eye doctor regularly can help keep your eyes healthy. At Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic, we offer comprehensive eye care services for you and your family. Call us at (425) 771-8472 (Lynnwood) or (425) 485-0430 (Bothell). You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment.