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Why do you close your eyes when you sneeze?


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A sneeze causes considerable air pressure on the eyes making your eyes feel uncomfortable from the added pressure.

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Scientists theorize that we close our eyes when we sneeze to protect them. But it could also be simply a kind of bodywide reflex.

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The reason you close your eyes is just a reflex. Because your body has to generate a huge rush of air to make you sneeze. Thanks!

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