Sleep deprivation induced tear hyperosmolarity, shortened TBUT, and reduced tear secretion, all of which can trigger the development of ocular surface diseases. Therefore, SD can exacerbate signs and symptoms in patients with ocular surface diseases. (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT02026986.).
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