A QUICK rub at your eye after a long day or if you’ve got some dust stuck in it might not seem like a big deal. But doctors say it’s never a good idea to do this. Here are nine reasons …
Small blood vessels may ruptureRubbing your eyes can cause dark circles as the tissue around the eyes is thinner than elsewhere on the body.said: "The delicate skin has equally delicate blood vessels right underneath.
And if you have glaucoma – raised pressure inside the eye – rubbing your eyeball further increases the pressure in the eye and can damage the optic nerve.If hay or pollen fever is giving you itchy eyes, often all you want to do is give them a quick swipe. Rubbing the eye disrupts the blood flow in the eye, increases the pressure inside the eye on the retina and optic nerve, and hence can damage the optic nerve, reducing vision, Dr Deborah said.Are there any benefits to rubbing your eyes?“Putting pressure on your eyes is an effective way of relieving stress, as pressing on the eyeballs stimulates the vagus nerve, the majorShe said you can also gently rub your eyes after applying drops to help distribute the drops and lubricate your peeper.
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