If you are sitting or laying down in pitch dark, does it feel odd to you to keep your eyes open?

I guess maybe it has to do with the eyes not trying to see? If our eyes are open is the brain and eyes trying to see, but with our eyes closed there is no expectation of seeing? Is that why maybe it feels odd to stare into darkness?

Or, is being in total darkness with your eyes open totally comfortable for you?

Sometimes I have my eyes open for a short time in total darkness, but not for very long, maybe a few minutes at most.