Why Do We Get Eye Boogers?
Do eye boogers play a crucial role in maintaining the overall health of our eyes, or are they just a gross inconvenience? Is Eating Boogers Bad For You?
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I like to think the boogers that wield your eyes shut in the morning is your body’s way of saying you don’t need to open them for 5 more minutes. Hi everyone, it’s Julian here for you at DNews. Ok, so they aren’t actually boogers, but you know that crusty stuff in the corner of your eye when you wake up? Some people call it sleep, or rheum, or gound. And believe it or not, it serves a purpose. Dry and crusty, gunky or goopy, eye discharge in small amounts is a normal part of waking up. This combination of mucus, oil, skin cells and other debris in your eye serves as a protective shield and allows the eye to function properly. So let’s get technical for a second: the eyes of mammals are covered by a multi-layer film that helps them do what they’re supposed to do. Closest to the corn...
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I like to think the boogers that wield your eyes shut in the morning is your body’s way of saying you don’t need to open them for 5 more minutes. Hi everyone, it’s Julian here for you at DNews. Ok, so they aren’t actually boogers, but you know that crusty stuff in the corner of your eye when you wake up? Some people call it sleep, or rheum, or gound. And believe it or not, it serves a purpose. Dry and crusty, gunky or goopy, eye discharge in small amounts is a normal part of waking up. This combination of mucus, oil, skin cells and other debris in your eye serves as a protective shield and allows the eye to function properly. So let’s get technical for a second: the eyes of mammals are covered by a multi-layer film that helps them do what they’re supposed to do. Closest to the corn...
