You never need to visit the optometrist again.*
*You should probably still go to the optometrist.
The geniuses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created an optical illusion that reveals if you’re shortsighted.
The image combines a picture of Albert Einstein and Marilyn Monroe to test your ability to see objects at a distance.
So, take a look: who do you see?
Once the image has stopped moving…
If you see Albert Einstein:
Congratulations! Your eyes are in tip-top shape. Normal, healthy eyes see Albert Einstein from a normal distance. The more quickly you see Alby, the sharper your eyes.
If you see Marilyn Monroe:
Bad news, guys. Seeing Marilyn means your eyes process close-up images as if they’re further away than they actually are. In other words – you’re shortsighted. To see Marilyn with healthy eyes, you have to step way back from the screen.
Apparently if you have normal eyesight, the image should start as Marilyn and then morph into Albert. But if it stays as Marilyn once it’s up close, you’re in trouble. For the much more sciencey scientific explanation, check out this video from ASAP Science:
Not convinced? Don’t worry, that’s not the only way to tell if your eyesight is failing. Other signs include running into things, misplacing your phone when it’s on your desk in front of you and hugging a stranger after mistaking them for your own mother.
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Top Comments
Of course you should still go to a doctor... it says you never need to visit the optometrist again.* under that it says: *You should probably still go to the optometrist. Stop..pull stick out of butt...now relax.
It is grossly wrong to suggest people should never visit an optometrist again even if meant as a joke. Firstly, This gif cannot tell you your prescription, it suggests you need to have an eye test and therefore need to visit an optometrist. Secondly, optometrists do so much more than just prescribe glasses, they are responsible for ocular and systemic health and are often the first ones to see signs of lots of systemic diseases like hypertension, diabetes. Even if you have your little disclaimer and meant it as a joke, many people could just read the title and take it at face value. Maybe you should find more educated people to come up with your titles as they've obviously missed the point of the creation of this gif.
I think if someone foregoes the optometrist because of this article alone they've got bigger problems than their eyes...