Rabbit eyes or not being able to sleep properly What is the cause?
Is it dangerous? And what is the treatment method?
?? Check with Professor Wutthikun Dr. Sakchai Wongsakittirak. Academic Chair Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand
‘Rabbit eyes’ is a name that some people have when they sleep or close their eyes. The upper and lower eyelids do not come together completely. It will make the area of ??the white or dark eye visible.
‘Can’t sleep with eyes closed’ or ‘rabbit eyes,’ a medical term called Lagophthalmos
Being called “rabbit eyes” is probably a characteristic of rabbits. Sometimes when sleeping, the upper and lower eyelids may not sleep well. This caused people in the past to call this condition ‘rabbit eyes’.
The ‘rabbit eye’ trait occurs naturally and is not passed on genetically. And this bunny eye condition may affect everyone. Some people may be very Some people may be a little. Or some people may only do it once in a while because we may not notice that we wake up with irritated
eyes in the morning. Or people say that when they sleep, they can’t close their eyes completely. Indicates that rabbit eye condition has occurred.
What causes rabbit eye syndrome?
Rabbit eye can occur in anyone whose muscle function around the eyelid is compromised.
‘Rabbit eyes’ can occur as a complication after double eyelid surgery or eyelid surgery. Especially in the first period after surgery, there will be problems with not being able to close your eyes completely. If you have symptoms of eye irritation or redness, you must hurry back to see an ophthalmologist or the doctor who performed eyelid surgery. To prevent complications that may occur
Infants with rabbit eye syndrome
Infants are at risk of developing rabbit eye syndrome. In the beginning, it may be caused by the muscles around the eyelid not working properly. As the child grows up, there will be eye irritation when awake. Indicates that problems are starting to occur. A solution must be found by consulting an ophthalmologist.
Rabbit eye sy
ndrome is found in people who have problems with the brain or optic nerve. Including people who have accidents around their eyelids. This may cause incomplete closing of one or both eyes.
rabbit eye condition Is it dangerous?
“Rabbit eye” condition, if it does not cause eye irritation, red eyes, or eye inflammation It is considered a normal condition that can occur. But for those who have problems waking up in the morning and having irritated eyes, red eyes, and eye pain quite a lot. It is a condition that indicates that in the future there may be severity or inflammation of the cornea. It is recommended that you should hurry and see an ophthalmologist.
Prevents dry eyes from not sleeping well.
In people with dry eyes from not sleeping well It is recommended to apply eye gel before bed to prevent dry eyes. By applying it to the area of ??the upper eyelid and lower eyelid that are not close together.
If you still have problems with your eyes when you wake up. Use tape to pull the upper and lower eyelids c
losed. It is a temporary relief for people whose problems are not yet severe. But naturally, there will be prevention of problems that will not cause inflammation. Or the dryness of the corneal area. In 95 percent of people, when they close their eyes, the pupils float upward. To prevent the cornea from drying out
In the case of people with severe problems It needs to be corrected with corrective eyelid surgery. To cure rabbit eye condition
You should avoid sleeping in an environment where air blows directly onto your eyes and into your eyes. Whether it’s natural wind, from a fan, from an air conditioner, it will cause dry and irritated eyes in the morning. Especially people who also have rabbit eyes.
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Source: Thai News Agency