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Why is it difficult to keep our eyes open while sneezing?

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Why is it difficult to keep our eyes open while sneezing?
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Generally, the eyes close to shield them from flying debris, as in that jettisoned from your nostrils. If you want to be blinded by a booger, fine -- I'll close my blinkers until the sneezin' is done.
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I dunno man natural reaction I guess
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if they didnt close u eyes would pop out
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That's an urban legend and it is not true! You can sneeze with your eyes open, but why does it matter? Just be glad the sneeze is over when you're done sneezing.
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