• Question: Why do we have eyelashes and what is their purpose?

    Asked by gwen626 to Daphne, Darren, Jon, Katherine on 21 Mar 2012.
    • Photo: Daphne Ng

      Daphne Ng answered on 21 Mar 2012:


      Eyelashes keep out dust from our eyes. They are also sensitive to touch and can sense movement near the eyes e.g. insect, which will then cause the eyes to shut.

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