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Can you train yourself to consciously sleep with your eyes open during the night?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I wouldn't recommend: That. Closed lids help to prevent eyes from becoming too dry and protect against foreign bodies.

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Answered 12/21/2013

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