Why You Shouldn’t Rub Your Eyes
If you catch yourself rubbing your eyes, stop. According to the International Journal of Ophthalmology, rubbing your eyes places pressure on the cornea. Over time, the cornea may thin and become distorted, resulting in a condition called keratoconus. In short, it may harm your vision, and you may need a corneal graft.
If it feels like something is in your eye, try not to rub it. This can move the object around and scratch your cornea. Instead, use artificial tears to flush out your eye, says Simon Eye Institute.
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