I know I have a tendency to ask body-related questions, but I find the human body fascinating and am a little overly-curious.
So, how does sleep crust get there? And no, I don't want the Sandman as an answer!
2007-06-29 05:07:52 · 4 answers · asked by pretty_kitty1698 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
it is simply dust that settles at the corners of the eyes, it combines with tears to make the crust, also some dry skin issues can add to the crustiness.
2007-06-29 05:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sleep crust in the corner of your eye is how your eyes clear themselves of irritants - primarily dust mites - during the night. It is dried tears and whatever your eye tried to clear from its surface while you slept.
(Next time you have a larger than usual amount think back: were you in a dusty environment the day before? Did a lot of cleaning? Out in a pollen filled area maybe for a picnic or a ball game?)
2007-06-29 12:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by bumsteadowl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Natural saline in your eyes drys up in the corners of your eyes
2007-06-29 12:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's moisture from your eyes drying around your eyelids and leaving remains.
2007-06-29 12:10:43 · answer #4 · answered by triston b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋