While it may seem like a minor action, blinking significantly affects our waking hours by impacting our vision. Humans spend 3 to 8 percent of their time awake with their eyes closed. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, investigated the effects of blinking on visual perception. The researchers found that blinking modulates the visual input to the retina, creating different luminance signals that aid in processing visual scenes. This modulation allows our brains to receive and interpret visual stimuli in a uniquely beneficial way.
The Crucial Role of Blinking in Human Visual Perception
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