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Eyelids don't fully close when asleep, what to do?
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Eyelid closure: If you cannot close your eyes during sleep, you risk damaging your cornea. Have your eyes evaluated by a board certified eye doctor, who can make recommendations to you.
Answered 7/14/2014
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