Eyes – Eyes are a symbol of understanding and knowledge. If you dream of opening your eyes, this is a symbol of awakening to a new depth of understanding or consciousness. If you dream of closing your eyes, on the other hand, this symbolizes a desire to avoid some aspect of your current reality. If you dream of trying to open your eyes but not being able to, this may indicate some aspect of your life that you fear to confront but know you need to. Alternatively, this could be an indicator of somnambulism, or sleepwalking, in which your body responds to stimuli but your mind is not able to wake up. If this dream is a recurring theme for you, you may want to try a sleep study.