Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze?
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The nose and eyes are linked by cranial nerves, so the stimulation from the sneeze travels up one nerve to the brain, then down another nerve to the eyelids, triggering a blink for most people. However, it's possible for some people to sneeze with their eyes open — without fear of peeper loss.
The act of sneezing — also known as sternutation — will not cause your eyes to pop out, even if youdo sneeze with your eyes open. And, yes, it is possible to sneeze with your eyes open. ... Some people who try to sneeze with their eyes open can only accomplish this feat if they hold their eyelids open!
The nose and eyes are linked by cranial nerves, so the stimulation from the sneeze travels up one nerve to the brain, then down another nerve to the eyelids, triggering a blink for most people. However, it's possible for some people to sneeze with their eyes open — without fear of peeper loss.
The act of sneezing — also known as sternutation — will not cause your eyes to pop out, even if youdo sneeze with your eyes open. And, yes, it is possible to sneeze with your eyes open. ... Some people who try to sneeze with their eyes open can only accomplish this feat if they hold their eyelids open!
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