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Neelam Patadia

Is rubbing your eyes bad for you? 2 eye specialists explain what’s behind the urge to rub and what to do about it

Is rubbing your eyes bad for you? 2 eye specialists explain what’s behind the urge to rub and what to do about it

You know the feeling – the itchy eye that is just begging to be scratched. Before you start rubbing your eyes, you may want to think twice about the potential consequences. While eye rubbing may seem harmless, people who rub their eyes are at risk of infections or damage to their
Taylor Starnes, University of Illinois Chicago, Neelam Patadia 27 May 2026

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