Why doesn't my babys eyes close fully when asleep?

Normal: Depending on the position, there could be a small gap between the lids. Don't worry though, the eyes roll up during sleep, so that the corneas do not dry out.

Common: This is very common with babies, children and even adults. Despite the fact that the eyelids are open for a prolonged period of time, the cornea usually does not dry out . This is because the bell's reflex causes the eye to turn upward, covering the cornea with the upped eyelid.

Refelex, genes: This is normal for many babies. The cornea is usually protected by rolling upwards, but not always. If your baby has redness or irritation in the morning, wetting drops or gels may be helpful along with a visit to the eye md. A gene from mongolia causes some adults to sleep with their eyes completely open at times. Both my daughter and I have it. It rarely causes any harm, but can frighten others.