When free diving, do you need to close your eyes?

Question

i heard that when you're free diving, they can put you so deep, that you have to close your eyes because of the pressure. my question is: is it true that you have to close your eyes when you're deep under water, and how deep would that be

Answer 1

there is no need too but you can if you want to it is all your yours

Answer 2

only if you want