Why You Blink Your Eyes
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The average person blinks about once every 10 seconds. There's two reasons why, and they have to do with keeping your eyes clean and healthy.
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Eyelid Disorders
Blinking is - Aga Khan University Hospital Pakistan - AKUH
How to not blink for a long time - Quora
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Why Do We Blink Our Eyes?
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Why You Blink Your Eyes
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Blinking - Why is it so important? - Discovery Eye Foundation
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How Many Times Do We Blink in a Day?
Why do we blink? Is blinking the only way to protect our eyes from dust or things that could harm them? - Quora
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Curious Kids: Why do you blink when there is a sudden loud noise close by?
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10 Causes Of Excessive Blinking In Children & Its Diagnosis
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10 Causes Of Excessive Blinking In Children & Its Diagnosis
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Your Brain Treats a Blink Like a Tiny Nap -- Science of Us
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