Why do people shut their eyes when they sneeze?!


Question: A lot of people in my family have allergies.. and this is the time of year where all of us sneeze. I noticed that when everyone sneezes, their eyes shut for a split second. Why is this?


Answers: A lot of people in my family have allergies.. and this is the time of year where all of us sneeze. I noticed that when everyone sneezes, their eyes shut for a split second. Why is this?

It's a natural reflex that most people have. When you sneeze, germs are released from your mouth and nose, and your eyes are trying to protect themselves from harmful ones. I'm weird,since I can sneeze with my eyes open!! ( :

Your welcome!!!
Jenny!!

I think it is a natural reflex reaction

So their eyes don't pop out. LOL!

This is a normal involuntary physical reflex probably to protect your eyes from the germs sprayed out. Just try and see if you can keep them open when you sneeze. Betcha can't.

everyone one does it. its a natural reaction





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