{"id":4889,"date":"2025-03-24T10:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T10:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/?p=4889"},"modified":"2026-06-18T12:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:01:11","slug":"does-sleep-position-affect-eye-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/does-sleep-position-affect-eye-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Sleep Position Affect Eye Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4889\" class=\"elementor elementor-4889\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-64a7fdcb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"64a7fdcb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-41bddfa4\" data-id=\"41bddfa4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e113b2 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1e113b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__1e113b2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__1e113b2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__1e113b2\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea1c843 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ea1c843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting a good night\u2019s rest does more than recharge your body, it supports your vision too. While many people focus on posture to avoid back pain or improve breathing, your sleeping position can have a noticeable impact on your eye health. From pressure buildup to dry eyes, how you sleep can affect everything from how your eyes feel in the morning to your long-term vision health.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyeglasses\/\" title=\"glasses\">glasses<\/a>, contacts, or neither, this guide will walk you through the connection between sleep and eye health\u2014and help you make small changes for big benefits.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceed80f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ceed80f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does Sleep Position Affect Your Eyes?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bf3ad7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bf3ad7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain positions put pressure on the eyes or prevent proper tear circulation. Over time, this can contribute to irritation, blurred vision, and even increased risk for conditions like glaucoma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What to Watch Out For:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased intraocular pressure (IOP)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry or gritty eyes in the morning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puffiness or fluid retention around the eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compression of the optic nerve<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you sleep, your body relaxes, but depending on how your face rests against your pillow, your eyes might not get the rest they need. Prolonged pressure or poor alignment can restrict circulation or cause micro-abrasions on the eye&#8217;s surface, especially if you&#8217;re prone to dry eyes or wear contacts regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, allergens from pillowcases or poor air quality in your room may aggravate symptoms, contributing to morning discomfort or hazy vision. That\u2019s why it\u2019s not just how long you sleep but how you sleep, that can make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-856b62e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"856b62e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best and Worst Sleep Positions for Eye Health<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f434aa9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f434aa9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-819b13e\" data-id=\"819b13e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09db3be elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09db3be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Back Sleeping<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping on your back is widely considered the best position for eye health. This posture keeps pressure off your face and eyes, helping regulate fluid flow and reducing the chances of waking up with puffy eyelids or eye strain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It Helps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No direct pillow pressure on your eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better circulation around the optic nerve<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower IOP for those with glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This position also helps minimize contact between your eyes and potential allergens or bacteria on your pillowcase. If you struggle with puffy eyes or tension headaches in the morning, back sleeping paired with a gentle head elevation might make a noticeable difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a contoured pillow and slightly elevate your head to further reduce pressure and improve drainage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c15e222\" data-id=\"c15e222\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa58a8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7aa58a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/back-sleeping.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4893\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/back-sleeping.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/back-sleeping-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/back-sleeping-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/back-sleeping-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f1e037e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f1e037e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d6dae8\" data-id=\"4d6dae8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08d8a96 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08d8a96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. Side Sleeping<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side sleeping is common and generally comfortable, but it can come with some drawbacks for your eyes. Lying on the same side consistently may increase pressure on that eye, which can lead to blurry vision upon waking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Make It Better:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternate sides regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a pillow with face contour to reduce direct eye pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose hypoallergenic pillowcases to avoid irritation from dust or allergens<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This position may also lead to more noticeable facial asymmetry or wrinkles over time due to long-term pillow pressure. If you\u2019re prone to dry eyes or irritation, you might benefit from using a silk pillowcase or moisture-retaining eye mask at night.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-46ce940\" data-id=\"46ce940\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f518aa elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f518aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/side-sleeping.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4894\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/side-sleeping.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/side-sleeping-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/side-sleeping-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/side-sleeping-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-18ce663 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18ce663\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f3489ac\" data-id=\"f3489ac\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77f4eb3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77f4eb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. Stomach Sleeping<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping on your stomach places direct pressure on your eyes and face, leading to an increased risk of dryness, irritation, and potentially raised eye pressure over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risks Include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morning eye irritation or discomfort<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrinkles or puffiness around the eyes from pillow contact<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher IOP, especially dangerous for those with glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you sleep face-down, your eyelids can shift or remain slightly open, which exposes your eyes to air and bedding materials. This not only contributes to dryness but may cause more frequent eye rubbing or irritation. Over time, this habit can make symptoms worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a stomach sleeper, try gradually training yourself to sleep on your back or side by using a body pillow for support.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-96670a2\" data-id=\"96670a2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b22975 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4b22975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stocmach-sleeping.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4895\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stocmach-sleeping.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stocmach-sleeping-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stocmach-sleeping-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stocmach-sleeping-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa35063 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aa35063\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ce8fef\" data-id=\"9ce8fef\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-480a72a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"480a72a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Eye Conditions Can Be Affected by Sleep Posture?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2bcfc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2bcfc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your sleep position isn\u2019t just about comfort, it can influence several common eye conditions. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/what-is-glaucoma\/?srsltid=AfmBOooxNeBeqz11GsAGa4I70Ad4LgRsO6MOVnNj5zfeLbPINqqhFFcM\"><b>Glaucoma<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This condition involves damage to the optic nerve, often from high intraocular pressure. Sleeping on your face or on one side for long periods may worsen the pressure and accelerate nerve damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/5-steps-to-diagnose-dry-eye-a-simple-guide\/?srsltid=AfmBOorJ8lkm6yPa0BXaIh-1qS-ml30lUaBRMmONMW_DSidhz4kPEHJS\"><b>Dry Eye Syndrome<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; When your eyelids don\u2019t fully close or are exposed to dry air while sleeping, it can lead to dryness and irritation. Back sleeping with an eye mask can help maintain moisture levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Eyelid Puffiness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Face-down or side sleeping can cause fluid retention, leading to puffiness and dark circles around the eyes in the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Blurred Vision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Pressure from sleeping positions can cause temporary visual distortions that usually go away after blinking and moving around.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a89fca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a89fca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wearing Contacts Overnight? Here\u2019s What to Know\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-030b9eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"030b9eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/\" title=\"contact lenses\">contact lenses<\/a>, sleeping in them can create more problems beyond sleep posture. Leaving lenses in overnight reduces oxygen flow to your eyes and increases the risk of infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Better Options for Nighttime Comfort:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/order-daily-contact-lenses-online\/\">daily disposables<\/a> like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dailies Total 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep lenses fresh each day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/extended-wear-contact-lenses\/\">extended wear<\/a>, talk to your doctor about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/biofinity-contacts\/\" title=\"Biofinity\">Biofinity<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other FDA-approved overnight lenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remove lenses before bed unless prescribed otherwise<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5426f9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5426f9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sleep-Friendly Habits to Protect Your Eyes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c067dd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c067dd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a sleep environment that supports your eye health can make a noticeable difference in how your eyes feel when you wake up. A few small adjustments to your routine can go a long way in preventing dryness, irritation, and puffiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a humidifier adds moisture to the air, helping to counteract dry indoor environments that can make eyes feel gritty in the morning. If you\u2019re sensitive to allergens or live in a dry climate, this step can be especially helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your pillowcases clean is another simple yet effective habit. Washing them weekly removes dust, oils, and potential allergens that might otherwise transfer to your eyes during the night. Choose gentle detergents to avoid skin and eye irritation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing a silk or moisture-retaining eye mask can protect your eyes from airflow and help lock in hydration overnight. These are particularly useful if you sleep with a fan or air conditioner running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, try sleeping with your head slightly elevated. Using an extra pillow or an adjustable bed can reduce fluid retention around your eyes and help minimize morning puffiness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0b05f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0b05f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7418261 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7418261\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What\u2019s the best sleeping position for people with glaucoma?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping on your back with your head slightly elevated is the safest choice to lower eye pressure and protect the optic nerve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can sleep position cause dry eyes?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Sleeping with eyes partially open or facing air vents can dry out your eyes. Use eye drops and consider a sleep mask.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is temporary blurry vision after sleep normal?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can happen due to pressure on the eye during sleep. If it happens often, talk to your eye care provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do eye masks really help?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. They reduce exposure to dry air and light, which helps maintain hydration and comfort.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd4854d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd4854d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Find Comfortable Contact Lenses for Nighttime Relief<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a109063 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a109063\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-800-GET-LENS has you covered with a wide range of contact lenses designed for moisture retention and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/high-oxygen-contact-lenses\/\">breathability<\/a>. If nighttime dryness is bothering you, try brands like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/dailies-total-1\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dailies Total 1 <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/acuvue-oasys-1-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acuvue Oasys 1-Day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for maximum hydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a new prescription? Use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/vision-test\/?srsltid=AfmBOop_6pBc7h0uWTBg9xI8s8rGPu7zyigkrUIevmAH91Q3-ku6Ezyb\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online vision test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to renew from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting restful sleep is important, and protecting your eyes while you rest is just as important. By adjusting your sleep posture and creating an eye-friendly environment, you\u2019ll wake up feeling more refreshed, clear-eyed, and comfortable every day.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Getting a good night\u2019s rest does more than recharge your body, it supports your vision too. While many people focus on posture to avoid back pain or improve breathing, your sleeping position can have a noticeable impact on your eye health. From pressure buildup to dry eyes, how you sleep can affect [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":4891,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,9],"tags":[24,284,319],"semantictags":[],"class_list":["post-4889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-knowledge-center","category-tips-and-advice","tag-biofinity","tag-dailies-total-1","tag-eye-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4889"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6181,"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4889\/revisions\/6181"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4889"},{"taxonomy":"semantictags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/semantictags?post=4889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}