when you sneeze, why do you have to close your eyes. I know it is a reflex, but how does it happen
2006-11-16 13:35:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
its possible that when you sneeze, your eyes close reflexively, to prevent your eyes from getting contaminated by whatever is coming out of your nose and mouth. As well, the urge to sneeze (that tingling feeling in your nose) may play a part, due to the optic nerves for your eyes laying close to the nerves for your nose and recieveing some residual signal...
2006-11-17 09:25:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cuz your eyes will pop out!
No just kidding I would say its to protect your eyes. If you notice though other parts of your body tense up when you sneeze. I have also heard that your heart stops beating for a moment when you sneeze. Maybe it has something to do with getting a more powerful blow to get the stuff outta your nose?
2006-11-17 20:25:18 · answer #2 · answered by nolfman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sneeze a lot because I have allergies. I have learned how to sneeze with my eyes slightly open because it happens a lot when I'm driving a car. It takes practice but you can do it..
2006-11-16 21:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by mandm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋