5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Chronic insomnia can be linked to ocular surface disease, as demonstrated in a case of a patient with severe sleep disturbances.

• 2

  The patient, a 24-year-old female with type 1 diabetes, experienced ghosted vision and was diagnosed with neurotrophic keratopathy.

• 3

  Scleral lenses were fitted to restore corneal integrity, improve vision, and enhance the patient's quality of life.

• 4

  The patient reported significant improvement in sleep quality after using scleral lenses and nighttime lubrication.

• 5

  Nocturnal lagophthalmos can contribute to corneal damage and systemic sleep disturbances, highlighting the need for proper diagnosis.