Christina George Christina George Asked 7 months ago

Can people sleep with their eyes open?

My husband sometimes sleeps with his eyes slightly open, and it looks a bit strange. It made me wonder if this is normal. Can people actually sleep properly with their eyes open?

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, this is actually a real medical condition called lagophthalmos, and my brother had it. His eyes wouldn't close fully, causing them to get super dry and red in the morning. Using lubricating eye drops before sleeping and wearing a soft eye mask helped him tremendously.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If you or someone in your family is sleeping with eyes partially open, please visit an eye specialist at a good hospital. They need to check if the cornea is getting damaged due to dryness. Ask your doctor clearly about nocturnal lagophthalmos and treatments.

Suresh Prasad Suresh Prasad Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

While eating vitamin A-rich vegetarian foods like carrots and leafy greens is great for general eye health, it won't fix a structural issue like incomplete eyelid closure. For lagophthalmos, you definitely need to consult an eye specialist for proper treatment.

Meera Pillai Meera Pillai Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I know how embarrassing and stressful it can be when people point out that you look creepy sleeping with open eyes. I felt so self-conscious about it for years. Just know that it is a common medical issue and not something you are doing on purpose.

Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, some people do sleep with their eyes partially open. It's a real condition, and you should use eye drops to keep them from drying out.

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Consult a ophthalmologist

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My grandmother used to say it's just due to deep fatigue and suggested putting cool cucumber slices, which is nice for relaxing. But for actual treatment, we consulted an ophthalmologist. It's a proper medical condition, so getting professional advice is always the safest bet.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, waking up with dry, burning eyes every day must be so frustrating and painful. It is definitely possible for some people's eyelids not to close fully during sleep. Please visit an eye doctor to get some protective ointment.

Rohit Deshmukh Rohit Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I actually went through this recently after a minor facial nerve issue. My left eye wouldn't close completely during sleep, which was very irritating. After some physical therapy and prescribed eye gel, it is completely cured now, so don't worry.

Nikhil Kapoor Nikhil Kapoor Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I read that sleeping with eyes open can lead to corneal ulcers and vision issues, which honestly terrified me. If you are noticing this, please don't ignore it. Get it checked by a specialist immediately to protect your eyes.

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Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I tried putting pure rose water and ghee around my eyes thinking it would soothe the morning dryness, but nothing worked until I got proper medical gel. If your eyes don't close, save yourself the trouble and use a doctor-recommended sleeping ointment.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In our times, we used to wash the eyes with cool water or put a damp clean cloth over the eyelids to soothe them. However, if the eyelids are not closing naturally, you must show it to a proper doctor. Do not neglect your eyes, beta.

Amit Goyal Amit Goyal Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Well, it is a great trick to make people think you are awake during long, boring lectures! But jokes apart, it can dry out your eyes badly. Just get a cool sleeping mask and you will be completely fine.

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