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What Do Small Pupils Mean in Sleep Deprivation?

What Do Small Pupils Mean in Sleep Deprivation?

Sleep deprivation affects nearly every system in the body, including the eyes. One subtle but telling indicator of fatigue is a change in pupil size. Pupils react not only to light but also to emotional and physical states. When someone is severely sleep-deprived, changes in pupil size can occur—even in the absence of light changes….