Question 1

what causes an infant to rub eyes at night when sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Eye tired : They usually rub eyes because they are tired. There are some things that do need to be ruled out depending on the age of the child, one of those is amblyopia.

Question 2

is it normal for a 10 weeks old baby sleep with half of her eyes open?

Accepted Answer

Can be: This does not happen frequently, but can happen and is not abnormal. She should be able to close her eyes at other times. All the best.

Question 3

is it normal for my baby to sleep without closing her eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially in the newborn period, there are times when a baby will be asleep with one or both eyes still partially open. This is not harmful. If, however, you notice problems with your baby's eyes or eyelids all the time, or while they are awake, please consult your baby's doctor.

Question 4

why do some people sleep with their eyes open?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: This may occur with muscular disorders of the lid which can prevent full closure.  It also may occur with trauma and burns which contact the upper lid and leave portions of the eye open at night.  If the opening is too wide, it may damage the cornea and impede vision.  Discuss this with your ophthalmologist.

Question 5

how do certain people sleep with their eyes open?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Ost people have some type of eyelid problem such as scarring to prevent them from closing. Others might be sleepwalking but the are not resting.

Question 6

is sleeping with your eyes partially open cause for alarm?

Accepted Answer

Concern not alarm: Any exposure of your eyes while sleeping can lead to surface scars/infections and poor vision and discomfort.  Extra lubrication with an ophthalmic ointment is needed and a full medical evaluation is recommended.

Question 7

how is it possible for people to sleep with their eyes open?

Accepted Answer

Unintentionally: Some individuals eyelids drift apart during sleep, giving them the appearance that their eyes are partially open. A condition, bell's palsy, is an often reversible paralysis, that affects the ability to close the eyelid on one side. Injections of Botox for blepharospasm can sometimes result in temporary failure of eyelid closure. All of these generally result in ocular drying.  All not intentional.

Question 8

why don't people who sleep with their eyes open see anything?

Accepted Answer

Asleep: In order to see, the brain must be awake and working.  The eye sends the images to the brain; the brain has to do something with the images.  When it is asleep, it is not processs the images.

Question 9

my girlfriend often tells me that i'm sleeping with my eyes half-open. what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

Nothing wrong: Many people sleep with their eyes partially open, without it being abnormal. Sometimes health issues such as thyroid can cause it. If eyes are irritated, ointment at bedtime to cover the exposed eyes will help.

Question 10

can't sleep. whenever i close my eyes i have a wierd problem where my eyes automatically try to open by blinkin.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Anxiety symptoms are not a sign of illness, they are the mind's ability to produce the flight or fight response which gives rise to many physiological changes include dry mouth. Depending on the cause of your anxiety symptoms, your health care provider can recommend appropriate treatment.

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