FACT CHECK: Can sleeping with a high pillow setup lead to glaucoma?
CLAIM: Sleeping with a high pillow setup can increase intraocular (eye) pressure and contribute to glaucoma. The post further suggests...
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FACT CHECK: Can sleeping with a high pillow setup lead to glaucoma?
CLAIM: Sleeping with a high pillow setup can increase intraocular (eye) pressure and contribute to glaucoma. The post further suggests...
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