The most common question by the people who have insomnia is what happens to you when you don’t get proper sleep?. Many of us are unaware that lack of sleep can cause various health problems, including eyesight which is one of the most ignored topics today.

There are many causes of short-sightedness, but one of the most common reasons is lack of sleep. According to a new study by National Eye Institute (NEI), insufficient sleep increases the risk for nearsightedness. The lack of sleep increases the risk of nearsightedness more in women.

The following are the common causes of Lack of Sleep and Eyesight:

1.     Stress

Stress disturbs sleep. When you are stressed, your body releases stress hormones that interfere with deep(REM)sleep. The lack of deep sleep results in dry eyes due to the deficiency of the essential oils in the eye, which helps keep it moist and healthy. The other reason which can increase nearsightedness is that lack of REM sleep causes your eyes to get stuck in the close-focus mode.

2.     Hormonal Imbalance

Your eyes are surrounded by body tissues that change throughout life due to hormonal changes, which impact your nearsightedness, specifically if you are a woman. These changes can cause a lack of concentration and blurred vision, mainly during pregnancy or a hormonal imbalance.

The reason for this is that estrogen lowers the production of aqueous humor, fluid in your eye, which increases pressure and can cause nearsightedness or myopia.

3.     Genetic Factors

There are family members who suffer from nearsightedness & there is a chance you will also be affected if any of your family members have such a problem. The main reason behind it is that the changes that occur during adolescence and puberty or excessive reading without taking regular breaks to give your eyes rest causes stress on the tissues in the eye, leading to short-sightedness finding its origin in our genes.

NEI researchers also found that lack of sleep affects children’s growth and development, particularly their eyesight. Hence, it’s essential for children, especially those not getting enough sleep, to get proper rest and avoid stress.

4.     Lack of Sleep and Eyesight

The importance of sleep cannot be underestimated as lack of sleep affects eyesight and causes nearsightedness, which is one of the most common eye diseases in the world. The risk factors include genetic factors, aging, certain lifestyle habits such as excessive TV watching, computer usage, or mobile phone addiction, which severely impact your vision.

People who sat less than 3 feet from their television screen had twice as much chance as those people who watched more than 3 feet away from their TV screens. It’s high time we look after our health by taking good care of our body & in this case our eyes.

5.     Sleep apnea

Lack of sleep also leads to snoring due to poor lifestyle choices, including smoking, alcohol consumption, weight gain, or obesity. One of the common symptoms of sleep apnea is snoring, which, if left untreated, can cause fatigue and lack of concentration. It’s therefore essential to visit the snoring dentist if you’re experiencing snoring disorders.

There are various reasons for short-sightedness, but we can take care of our eyesight and live a healthy life with no risk factors involved with proper measures. There are many eye treatments available for this condition, such as LASIK surgery, contact lenses & eyeglasses, which help correct nearsightedness by changing the shape of your cornea so you can enjoy good vision without depending on glasses or contact lenses.

7.     Diabetes and High Blood Pressure & cholesterol

Diabetes leads to sugars and other deposits on the surface of your cornea, causing blurry vision and possibly permanent damage if not taken care of. Even mild cases of diabetes can result in significant loss of eyesight, and you need to take this condition seriously by managing it early before it leads to further permanent eye damage.

Suppose you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. In that case, it can lead to blocked arteries that supply oxygenated blood and nutrients necessary for good eye health, resulting in impaired vision or blurred vision. High levels of bad cholesterol are associated with higher risks of heart disease, which damages the arteries leading to short-sightedness due to poor blood flow & oxygenation, affecting the

In conclusion, lack of sleep affects our eyesight & overall health. This is why it’s essential to manage your lifestyle by taking good care of your body, eating healthily, reducing stress, getting adequate sleep, and doing regular exercises.