Why do we rub our eyes when we are sleepy?

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Why do we rub our eyes when we are sleepy?

2007-07-04 11:15:58 · 4 answers · asked by shannon ! 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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rubbing the eyes relaxes the orbitalis orbitcularis muscle....eventually making it heavy and easier to fall asleep

2007-07-04 11:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by SARAH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

We are probably trying to rub the sleepiness or feeling of being sleepy out of our eyes. Our eyes are trying to close and we are trying to keep them open.

2007-07-04 18:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

irritation and dirt in eyes...your doctor...good luck [ed]

2007-07-04 18:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by El Gato 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

IDK

2007-07-04 18:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by grna 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋