07/30/2025
Think twice before rubbing your eyes! 🚫👁️
Rubbing may feel good in the moment, but it can actually make things worse. It spreads allergens, irritants, and bacteria across the eye’s surface, leading to more redness, inflammation, and even damage over time.
Rubbing your eyes may also damage the cornea. If a foreign object is in the eye, pressing the object across the cornea can cause an abrasion. Frequent rubbing can also weaken the cornea and may affect vision.