Do very long eyelashes serve any other purpose than attracting a mate?

Question

Do very long eyelashes serve any other purpose than attracting a mate?

Answer 1

An eyelash or simply lash is one of the hairs that grow at the edge of the eyelid. Eyelashes protect the eye from debris and perform some of the same function as whiskers do on a cat or a mouse in the sense that they are sensitive to being touched, thus providing a warning that an object (such as an insect or dust mite) is near the eye (which is then closed reflexively). Eyelashes live from 5 to 6 months and regrow.

Answer 2

They are a stronger agent for protection of the eyes against dust, and grit blowing in the wind. But yes they do look better than the normal.

Answer 3

Yes, they help to protect the eyes from dust and from injury.

Answer 4

They allow you to fly like a bird.

Answer 5

so you can shut your eyes before a foreign object gets in them, as the other answerer said.

Also, helps keep dust from gettin in your eyes while you sleep.

Answer 6

Keeping dirt and debree out of the eye.

Answer 7

they make u look preety.

Answer 8

Natural Selection has grown them longer to protect the eye, and also to be able to run faster from predatory animals when it would rain...

Those without eyebrows and shorter eyelashes couldn't see where they were going, and got eaten often enough, that they had less opportunity to mate, and produce offspring...

The average caveman only lived to be about 25 years of age!

Answer 9

They also act as sensors when a foreign object wants to hit the eye, they send a signal to the brain in an instant very fast and the brain will automatically shut the eyes, thus protecting them

Answer 10

No ....they are forever getting into my eyes

Answer 11

The primary function of an eyelash is to protect the eye from small foreign objects, dust, for example. The idea is that particles will be trapped in the lashes before they enter the eye. The hair in your nose has the same function.

Answer 12

Afrika is lying! j/k

I personally dont like eyelashes on girls, or makeup it really just makes me turn away, haha i know that has nothing to do with your question =P

Answer 13

They help to keep sand and wind out of your eyes