Screen-Induced Sleep Delay
Sleep Medicine Aisha•Gender: Female•Age: 27 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 8 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Inability to fall asleep before 12:30 AM, watching screens in bed
- Dry, burning eyes and temple headaches by night
- Morning fatigue, brain fog, and low work focus
- Somatic anxiety and palpitations during stress
Clinical Assessment
IT developer presenting with screen-induced melatonin suppression and insomnia. Desired a natural approach to restore sleep cycle and eye health.
Diagnostic Investigations: Ophthalmic check normal; ciliary muscle check normal.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional therapy to calm evening brain alertness, tone tired ciliary muscles, and support sleep-onset.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Coffea Cruda and Ruta Graveolens
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Strict screen-free rule in bed, using blue-light filter apps, and a relaxing evening reading routine.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 4 months- Sleep onset restored to a healthy 10:30 PM
- Complete resolution of dry burning eyes and temple headaches
- Morning fatigue and brain fog resolved, with improved work focus
- Sustained improvement on follow-up with resolved palpitations
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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