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Will pressing my eyes during sleep cause any injury to it?
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No: However, there is a theoretical risk that if there is underlying glaucoma, and pressing the eye at night could lead to constant increase in eye pressure, then injury is possible.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Avoid pressure : Putting pressure on the ye ball is not a good for the eye. It can cause nerve damage.
Answered 10/3/2016
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