• Scientists recently studied the impact poor sleep can have on the eyes in a trial using mice.
• They learned that sleep deprivation can cause the cornea to lose its ability to repair itself properly, which may lead to issues such as having dry eyes.
• The researchers also found that eye drops with antioxidants can help repair the damage caused by sleep deprivation.                                                                                               read full article

Written by Erika Watts on May 5, 2022

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