Nocturnal Lagophthalmos
(Sleeping with eyes partially open)
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You might not realize this but some of us sleep with our eyes open. It may be you or your partner or your children.  Largely due to genetics but sometimes due to sleep apnea or trauma. We see this happen to people dear to us.  Symptoms can include - Blurred Vision when waking up, red eyes, dry eyes throughout the day, burning eyes when using eye drops, contact lenses feeling drier than usual. 
If this happens to you, here are a few ways to combat this issue.
  • Use a Gel Eye Drop at night.  Remember this is a chronic issue so you will need to use the eye drops at least 2 weeks before you can notice the improvements.
  • Use a humidifier in your room.  California is getting drier and drier each year, and your room gets quite dry with either the A/C or heater on.
  • Advanced - If you want even more protection - use Ointment based Lubricants before bed.
When using these recommended eye lubricants, please check for any allergies you may have.  If you do have particular sensitivities please consider the Preservative-free eye lubricants.  Remember, similar to how cracked dry skin can feel like its burning when you apply lotion - SEVERE DRY EYES can feel like it is burning or hurt when initially using these recommended eye lubricants below.

Systane Gel Drops

This combo works great for this condition. The viscous nighttime GEL drops works tremendously well for people that sleep with their eyes partially open. This will provide needed protection. Use nightly before bed!

Use the Systane Ultra eye drops throughout the day (even with contact lenses). Up to 5 times a day.
​Humidifier
This humidifier works great at keeping the room hydrated - preventing circulating dry air from further parching out the opened eyes.

There is a timer function on this device but it is best to use either a Smart Plug or tradition outlet timer to cycle the humidifier on and off throughout the night.  On for 30 minute every 1.5 hours. 

Systane Nighttime Ointment

For further relief, use this ointment for extra protection.  This lubricant is especially great if you have been told that your eyes are almost WIDE open while you are asleep. 

Before bed, apply 1/4 inch strip of ointment to the pink part of your inner lower eye lid and blink it into the eye. This might be a bit messy on your pillow, so consider a towel over it to protect it from staining. 

Dry Eyes

Systane Ultra

Great lubricating eye drop for severe ocular dryness.

Especially great for contact lens wears.  This is one of few eye drops that can be used for BOTH contact lenses and the naked eye.

​Use as needed up to 5 times a day in each eye.

Refresh Optive Advanced

Fantastic for chronic dry eyes, especially for those of us that have to work long hours in front of a computer. Use as needed up to 5 times a day in each eye.

Refresh Gel

This viscous gel works tremendously well for people that sleep with their eyes partially open.  Many with sleep apnea will have red eyes and blurry morning vision because of this (nocturnal lagophthalmos).  Use nightly before bed!

Contact Lens Solutions

RevitaLens Multipurpose Solution

Great multipurpose contact lenses solution for conditioning and storing. Great for all modalities of soft contact lenses, especially Acuvue.

Biotrue Multipurpose Solution

This is another great multipurpose contact lens solution.  If you're having problems with blurred vision and/or filmy and sticky contact lenses, this product works great with many of the Silicon based soft contact lenses. It does not have Hydraglyde, which sometimes can make the contact lens feel gummy or uncomfortable.

Clear Care Plus System

This cleaning system is wonderful for all contact lens users ESPECIALLY those that suffer from allergies and may have goopy stringy discharge while using contact lenses. A weekly cleaning (or even daily) can provide revitalized comfort with existing contacts. 

PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP IN CONTAINER FOR AT LEAST 6 HRS.
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This system requires at least 6 HRS or more (overnight best).

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