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Here’s Why Squinting Helps You See Better

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Ever wonder why squinting helps you focus when you’ve misplaced your glasses? Or why things appear clearer when viewed through a small hole? Here’s the answer in video form.

This video was put together by the fine folks as MinutePhysics.

Top animation via MinutePhysic, an interactive explanation of how convex lenses work.

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