The blinking reflex occurs when the cornea is stimulated (corneal reflex) or due to loud sounds/bright light (optical reflex), protecting the cornea, lens, and retina from damage.
El reflejo de parpadeo ocurre cuando la córnea es estimulada (reflejo corneal) o por sonidos fuertes/luz brillante (reflejo óptico), protegiendo la córnea, el cristalino y la retina del daño.
| Front | why blinking reflex occurs |
|---|---|
| Back | occurs when cornea is stimulated (e.g touched), protects cornea from damage (e.g from foreign bodies entering) which is corneal reflex also occurs when sounds heard are >40-60dB or when there is bright light (protects lens/retina, called optical reflex) |
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