eye closure
Lids coming together
Eye closure is the act of shutting the eyelids, whether voluntary or involuntary.
The term appears most often in medical and technical contexts—describing reflexes, sleep stages, or neurological assessments: The patient showed eye closure in response to bright light.
In photography and video, eye closure refers to the problem of capturing someone mid-blink.
- blinkRapid lid movement
- shutTo close firmly
- eyelidMovable ocular covering
- heavy eyelidsTired, half-closed eyes
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
beauty sleep · drowsy · drift off · squint · wink · tired · darkness · rest · meditation · flinch · reflex · dreaming · deep sleep · squeeze · flutter · heavy · nap · power nap
eye closureeye opening
Surprisingly revealing or instructive
open eyes · eyes wide open · wide-eyed · eyes open · open-eyed
eye closurestare
Prolonged fixed gaze
staring · gaze · fixed gaze · looking · eye contact
eye, eyes, eyed, eyeing, eyeless, eyelet, close, closed, closes