sentence: Eyelids keep the eyes from drying out when asleep.
sentences_before: People do this willingly or without thinking. The human eyelid has a row of eyelashes that help protect the eye from dust and other small objects. Eyelashes also keep sweat out of the eye. Eyelids regularly spread tears and other secretions on the surface of the eye to keep it moist. The cornea is one part of the eye that must be kept moist.
sentences_after: Also, the blink reflex protects the eye from things touching it.
concept_name: eyelid
headings: Eyelid
categories: Eye