Why do you close your eyes when you sleep?

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

It is believed that the eyes close when we sleep because having the eyelids closed prevents the sclera and cornea from drying out or becoming accidentally scratched, and also prevents oxygen diffusion from the inside of the eyelid to the sclera and cornea.

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∙ 10y ago

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