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Why You Need to Stop Rubbing Your Eyes (From a Reformed Eye Rubber!)

I’m a reformed eye rubber. There, I said it. Nothing felt better to my allergy-prone eyes than a good knuckle rub. It was instant relief—at least, that’s what I told myself. But here’s the truth: eye rubbing, especially when done frequently, can do more harm than good.

And if you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like when you rub your eyes—spoiler alert—it’s pretty crazy.

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