many people learn to sleep with a mask mostly used to darken their environment. i am sure that you could modify a sleeping mask to be gently padded in order to keep your eyes closed. make sure to lubricate your eyes in the morning and before you go to sleep since a dry-eye can be very problematic. hi this below could well be your problem the info come from the uk’s daily mail. suffers from nocturnal lagophthalmos a condition which means sufferers are unable to fully close their eyes when they sleep. doctors have describe the condition as a form of facial paralysis which can lead to dry irritated and damaged eyes. sufferers produce fewer tears to wash away debris such as dust and bacteria which can collect in their eyes which leads to blurred vision and can make them more susceptible to infections. it is not always known what causes the condition although infections genetics traumas and strokes can all lead to the problem. solutions include strapping the eye shut by laying an adhesive dressing strip vertically from the upper eyelid to the cheek. eye patches are recommended while eye masks can also be used. do hope this helps you. good luck
how make my eyes stay shut while am sleeping. when i am sleeping my eyes are half way open. what can i do.