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When people sleep with their eyes open can they still see whats going on around them? or how does this work? do the eyes turn off in sleep?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Brain is off: They don't see because that part of the brain is turned off during sleep.

Answered 8/22/2015

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A member asked:

When people sleep with their eyes open can they still see whats going on around them? or how does this work? do the eyes turn off in sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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