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by geeknik on February 10th, 2005

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Why do my eyes water when I yawn?

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  • by Account Closed on March 26th, 2008

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    Yawning is a facial muscle stretch which will squeeze the tear ducts and cause them to seep a little.

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    • thanks... i keep yawning an it looks like im crying..they are watering alot

      sarahsue

      by sarahsue on March 26th, 2008

    • Thats a good thing, tears help wash the eyes of dust and debris. :)

      Account Closed

      by Account Closed on March 26th, 2008

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