How do your eyes get oxygen when you sleep?

[Shawn]

From what my eye doctor told me your eyes get oxygen directly from the air. This is why you should not use contacts for much longer than 2 weeks (they collect deposits and restrict oxygen from flowing through). If this is the case how do your eyes get enough oxygen when you are asleep?

 

[Vertimus]

wtf?

lungs/blood vessals/red blood cells?

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Vertimus
wtf?

lungs/blood vessals/red blood cells?

LOL

I think he means a certain part of your eye.... the cornea(?)

 

[Leper Messiah]

osmosis from the inner lining of your eyelid?

 

After you fall asleep, your eyes open up to breathe, like a frog going up for air.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: Vertimus
wtf?

lungs/blood vessals/red blood cells?

LOL

I think he means a certain part of your eye.... the cornea(?)

I believe so.