10/11/2025
👁️ Stop Rubbing Your Eyes! Here’s Why It’s More Harmful Than You Think 👁️
We’ve all done it — a little rub when your eyes feel itchy, tired, or irritated. But what seems harmless can actually do serious damage over time.
Here’s what happens when you rub your eyes:
🩸 Broken blood vessels: The pressure can rupture tiny blood vessels on the white of your eye, leaving it red and sore.
🦠 Increased risk of infection: Your hands carry bacteria, dirt, and allergens — rubbing transfers them directly into your eyes.
🌀 Corneal damage: Vigorous rubbing can scratch the cornea or even lead to keratoconus, a condition where the cornea thins and bulges outward, causing distorted vision.
😩 Worsened allergies: Rubbing releases histamines, which can make your eyes itchier — creating a vicious cycle.
👁️🗨️ Temporary blurred vision: Pressing too hard can momentarily distort your vision due to changes in eye pressure.
💡 What to do instead:
Use artificial tears or lubricating eye drops to soothe dryness.
Try a cold compress to relieve itchiness or puffiness.
If you often feel the urge to rub, see an eye doctor — there may be an underlying allergy or dry eye condition that needs treatment.
Your eyes are delicate — treat them kindly! 👀✨
