Why do we rub our eyes when we are sleepy?

Answer:
rubbing the eyes relaxes the orbitalis orbitcularis muscle.eventually making it heavy and easier to fall asleep

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We are probably trying to rub the sleepiness or feeling of being sleepy out of our eyes. Our eyes are trying to close and we are trying to keep them open.

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IDK

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irritation and dirt in eyes...your doctor...good luck [ed]

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