Is sleep good for your eyes?

• Does sleep improve your eye health?
• Why is sleep important for your eyes?
• How can I get enough sleep to keep my eyes healthy

Now that you know the importance of getting enough sleep and how it affects your eye health, you should consider the different ways you can make sure you’re getting a good amount each night. A few tips for getting a restful sleep and healthy feeling eyes:

• Plan your next day by writing down what you’re going to do, so you don’t lie in bed thinking about it
• Relax for a bit without using a screen or reading. Although reading can sometimes help people to drift off, it does require your eyes to work hard as they focus on the words
• You could take a hot bath to help unwind
• Light yoga or stretching can help the body unwind before bed, but make sure that you don’t do anything too strenuous
• Avoid any glowing lights, particularly from phones or laptops

If you find that your eyes are feeling dry or irritated during the day, you can use eye drops to get instant relief from the symptoms. Getting a healthy amount of sleep can stop these irritations from occurring in the first place, so try and get an hour or two more each night if you can.

• Check out our range of eye drops
• Wearing contact lenses with dry eyes
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