Daily Eye CareDaily habit
Sleep & Eye Health
How sleep and rest habits support comfortable, healthy eyes.
Why it matters
Rest supports eye surface recovery, tear production, and overall visual comfort.
The tips
- Get adequate sleep every night.
- Remove contact lenses before sleeping (for cantact lens users).
- Remove eye makeup before sleeping.
- Avoid screens for 30 minutes before bed if possible.
- Use lubricating eye drops before bed if your eyes feel dry.
- If you wake with dry or irritated eyes, mention it to your eye care professional.
- Sleep in a position that does not press on the eye.
- Keep the bedroom environment clean to reduce dust exposure.
Safe daily habits
- Remove contacts before sleep (for cantact lens users)
- Remove makeup before sleep
- Adequate nightly rest
When to ask an eye care professional
- Persistent dry or irritated eyes on waking, eye pain, or vision changes.
Related reading
Have questions about your eyes?
This information is general education and does not replace a professional eye examination. If you are worried about your eyes, book an appointment.