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Od dx me w/mild corneal abrasion. she had me buy otc eye drops & nighttime eye lubricant. can i wear a sleep mask @ night as i have trouble sleeping?

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Go for it: A sleep mask will not disturb the healing of the cornea. Your eyes will be closed under it and the cornea will fix itself with no issues.

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Answered 5/21/2018

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