Why Can't We Sneeze With Our Eyes Open?Your body has a built-in, high-speed safety reflex.
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Science Around YouDiscover the science behind the involuntary reflex that forces your eyelids shut when you sneeze. This automatic response is a protective mechanism, shielding your eyes from the forceful expulsion of irritants. While it's not true that your eyeballs could pop out, keeping them open goes against a powerful, natural instinct.
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