Yes, it will be tough to sleep. I had good luck using a pair of cheap plastic gogles holding in place a piece of polar fleece to put a bit of pressure on the bad eye to keep it closed. If that doesn't work skip the polar fleece. The gogles will keep any draft off the eye and help keep it from drying out. Be sure to use artificial tears, and at night you can use something heavier.
Self help includes giving up chocolate, nuts, cola.
Take lots of vitamins, especially B complex. Be very nice to yourself. Next Article Return to original Article Click HERE to return to the main Neurology WebForum Homepage.