Illusion that reveals you may need glasses

DavidGP · Apr 3, 2015

Had to say I was sceptical, but when I read the actual abstract, I was reminded on a research study some on our dept are doing HERE are doing that uses shapes to determine if you may be starting to have a retinal pigment epithelium issue, as in ARMD, CSR, Diabetes, etc

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Look at the hybrid image at a normal viewing distance from the screen

If the image of Einstein doesn't appear, it may mean you have bad vision

Illusion shows how we focus on different features depending on distance

As this image gets larger, what do you see?

Most people will pick out a phantom-like picture of Albert Einstein. But if you see a Hollywood pin-up, you may need a trip to the opticians.

At normal viewing distance, healthy eyes should be able to pick up the fine lines on Einstein's face, causing the brain to disregard Marilyn Monroe's image altogether.
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Do you need glasses, the article is from Daily Mail (UK) HERE

I wear glasses so noticed Einstein while looking at the monitor and image took my glasses off and up popped Marilyn... what do you see and do you need glasses?

DavidGP · Apr 3, 2015

musksnipe said: ↑

I see Marilyn with a mustache, with my glasses on and off.
My eyes are really messed up. LOL
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Thats not good! move back and forward a bit and see then?

DavidGP · Apr 3, 2015

musksnipe said: ↑

OK got just a feminine looking Einstein. Better?
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Nah not really just wanted to see if you'd be moving back and forth :-D damn wish I hacked your webcam.

Eldon · Apr 3, 2015

When you look at the image above, whose face do you see? At normal screen viewing distance you should see the face of Albert Einstein. Squint your eyes or take a few steps back from the image and Marilyn Monroe should come into view
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This is exactly what I see.

LauraR · Apr 3, 2015

Well, clearly I'm sadly lacking no matter how clear I see. Did anyone scroll down? There's a dolphin that's somehow supposed to have a car in it. LOL

I think this is one of those deals like my kids do to me to prove I'm old because I can't hear the high pitched tone that they can hear.

Adrynalyne · Apr 3, 2015

I see both at any distance.

TimW · Apr 3, 2015

It starts off as Marilyn but as it enlarges, turns to Einstein.

Sgt. Tibbs · Apr 3, 2015

TimW said: ↑

It starts off as Marilyn but as it enlarges, turns to Einstein.
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That's what I get, with or without my glasses.

DavidGP · Apr 3, 2015

Adrynalyne said: ↑

I see both at any distance.
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Always knew you where a cyborg!

Thought this was going to turn into is the dress blue/black or white/gold thing hahahaa

Anon-9aee479f8f · Apr 3, 2015

Hummm! Interesting. Without my glasses I see Marilyn turn into a very very ugly Marilyn. With my glasses I see Marilyn turn into a little bit fuzzy Einstein. Maybe I need to clean my glasses. LOL

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