How come I can close my eyes better now I'm older?

Question

Recently I've found that instead of the dull red-tinted darkness I used to get with my eyes shut, I'm now able to close my eyes so tight that I see nothing, almost spooky black dark. Do eye muscles get stronger with age or is this merely psychological?

Answer 1

Uhh you're going blind dude!  Just kidding.  I have no idea, but I like seeing those weird visions when i close my eyes, they look like little galaxies bursting in your eyeballs.  That is what everyone sees when they close their eyes right?  OMG am i going blind too?

Answer 2

what happens is the skin starts to sag above your eyes so it might weigh them down which causes them to close faster then younger people with eyes that havent started sagging yet.