Why cant we sneeze with our eyes open ?

Malaysia
February 6, 2012 4:26am CST
Has anyone tried sneezing with their eyes open, i dont think so we can. And there is also some rumors or might be true that sneezing with open eyes might cause the eye balls to pop out. I dont know how true this is, anyone with an explanation.
4 responses
eljayo
@eljayo (1105)
• Philippines
6 Feb 12
Hi! According to wikipedia. We can't open our eyes when we sneeze because when we sneeze there are certain muscles throughout our body that contracts which includes the eyelids. That is why it is very impossible to open our eyes when we sneeze.:)
masta91
@masta91 (33)
• Malaysia
6 Feb 12
Thanks for the factual answer mate. Now this explains better.
uggonen
@uggonen (77)
• Finland
6 Feb 12
Wow I havent thought about it before :D Lol really cool fact indeed. Next time I sneeze Ive got to try this out :D
masta91
@masta91 (33)
• Malaysia
6 Feb 12
Good luck mate but just be careful , Just kidding.. haha
duke1000
@duke1000 (100)
• United States
6 Feb 12
Okay I have a simple answer for you and a little bit to back it up. No your eyes won't pop out. Now go to YouTube and look up Mythbusters sneezing with your eyes open. you will see several clips some very hillarious. This was one of my favorite myths infact as some of the high speed clips make you laugh. Hope this helps.
masta91
@masta91 (33)
• Malaysia
6 Feb 12
Mythbusters is my favourite program and i dont know how come i missed this episode. Checking out now.. Thanks friend
jadoixa
@jadoixa (1166)
• Philippines
6 Feb 12
no i haven't tried it...everytime we sneeze we really close our eyes..we cannot control it..the eyes really closes....