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Is it bad to roll your eyes a lot?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: It won't hurt you at all...Neither will crossing your eyes.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/28/2020

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Not at all: The eye is essentially a video camera that uses muscles to move it around. Rolling the eyes does not injure them, nor does it cause the muscles any harm. The question is: why do you feel the need to roll your eyes?

Dr Luviano agreed

Answered 12/15/2019

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