Why is it when people can't see something clearly, they squint? Shouldn't they open their eyes wider?

Answer 1

I'm not an optometrist ... but I'll take a stab at answering the question ... I think by squinting, you are narrowing your field of vision and therefore sharpening your view. In a sense, it's targeted vision.

Answer 2

It would not be your forehead hurting from this. Your thinking of aliens with an eye in the forehead. That isn't what a third eye is. It opens up our senses to patterns around us. It’s used by seers to make connections and answer questions. It’s used by energy workers to feel the energy and then manipulate that energy. It’s part of empathy where a person can touch and feel the emotions of others. To use the Third Eye to learn how to sense and visually interpret energy around us. Some people see an “aura” or “light”. To understand this you should talk to a Taoist who practices this not here. Once opened it’s a very powerful ability, powerful enough that it literally can drive people insane if not understood, accepted or developed correctly. So it isn't something to just say hey I think I'll use my third eye. It takes time, dedication and direction.

Answer 3

Focusing and/or Squinting
In order for light rays to be brought to a focus they must be refracted. The amount of refraction required depends on the distance of the object which is being viewed. A distant object will require less bending of light than a nearer one. Most of the refraction occurs at the cornea which has a fixed curvature. The remainder of the required refraction occurs at the lens. The lens can be pulled flatter or rounder by muscles, which adjust the power of the lens. As we age we lose this ability to adjust the focus. Such a condition is known as presbyopia.

Answer 4

if your eyes are shut wide open you have wider coverage and your eyes can only lead to losing focus on what you really wanted to see..,...thats why instinctly normal eyes would squint to suppress the sorrounding background and gives you better focusing.

Answer 5

For some reason, I actually can see better when I squint.

Answer 6

They are adjusting the amount of light entering the retina. For some this helps them see more clearly.