Could ditching your pillow improve eye health? New study links sleep posture to glaucoma risk
PUBLISHED Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · belle carter; views
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- ⬤ Elevating pillows may increase IOP, worsening glaucoma risk.
- ⬤ Lying flat or reducing elevation may lower IOP, potentially reducing glaucoma risk.
- ⬤ New study links sleep posture to glaucoma risk, suggesting changes to sleep habits may be beneficial.
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