why can't we sneeze with our eyes open?

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why can't we sneeze with our eyes open?

2007-03-24 11:57:06 · 4 answers · asked by kathy_66_1999 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Because of the stimulation you get from the air out your mouth and nose, it is immpossible to open your eyes while sneezing, unless you want to to detach your eyes from your head... :)

2007-03-24 12:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Hawaiian Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's actually a defense mechanism. If we sneezed with our eyes open, our eyes would literally pop out of our head. The sneeze is very powerful, so our body, involuntarily, closes our eyes, to protect them.

2007-03-28 16:40:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I CAN sneeze with my eyes open. Now bow before me.

2007-03-24 19:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

it's an invouluntary reflex.

2007-03-24 19:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by Jedi for Christ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋