Eli5. How come it is bad to rub your eyes?
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I’ve never heard this before. Is this an American thing?
If you have gritty eyes and your hands are passably clean it’s probably fine. I’ve never heard of anyone losing an eye from rubbing it.
Edit: Apparently the [Vision Eye Institute](https://visioneyeinstitute.com.au/eyematters/dangers-rubbing-eyes/) disagrees with me. I’ve been rubbing my eyes when I feel like it all my life and I’ve never experienced any of the downsides they’re claiming. You be the judge whether their advice is good or not.
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