“Does sleep position affect eye pressure?”
I am an 18 year old male. I want to know if sleep position affects eye pressure?
3 Answers
OphthalmologistOphthalmologist
With the knowledge that IOP rises at night or whenever a person is prone, many doctors have advised their patients to sleep in an upright position. One study found that turning the head into a pillow in a simulated sleep position is associated with a clinically significant increase in estimated IOP.
Yes if you sleep on your eyes exerting pressure on them.
Short answer is no.
