Will side sleeping raise my glaucoma risk?

[coderuler8]

Hello, I have been seeing some studies say that side sleeping raises your glaucoma risk.

I normally fall asleep on my back but sometimes I wake up on my side with one of my eyes in contact with the pillow. I have a sort of taller and thicker pillow that's nice but now I'm a little worried I'm just increasing my pressure needlessly.

I have been trying to be proactive in making sure I don't end up on my side but it's hard when I'm sleeping haha.

Is this too overly cautious? Should no not worry so much about my sleep position?

[JohnHaganMD]

There are some studies that show in people that have glaucoma the worse eye is often the eye they sleep on. But sleep is a precious commodity and I would sleep in any position that helps you rest and fall asleep quickly.