Why do we rub our eyes when we’re tired? 726 viewsMay 12, 2020 0 Question65.37K May 12, 2020 2 Comments Why do we rub our eyes when we’re tired? In: Biology hilltophermit commented May 12, 2020 When you’re tired your eyes are usually dry, rubbing them stimulates the glands that release fluid. You also get droopy eyes when tired and the physical stimulation helps the muscles keep them open. Finally there’s also a nerve connection between your eye muscles and heart that is stimulated by rubbing your eyes. So there’s a few reasons. [deleted] commented May 12, 2020 [removed] 0 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest Register or Login
When you’re tired your eyes are usually dry, rubbing them stimulates the glands that release fluid.
You also get droopy eyes when tired and the physical stimulation helps the muscles keep them open.
Finally there’s also a nerve connection between your eye muscles and heart that is stimulated by rubbing your eyes.
So there’s a few reasons.