Lightning Fast Blinking

Did you know the average person blinks about 15-20 times per minute? This translates to roughly 1,200 times per hour and an impressive 28,800 times in a day! Not only are our blinks lightning fast- they typically last just 1/10th of a second, but they serve essential functions.

Blinking helps to rid our eyes of tiny particles which might cause irritation.

It also keeps our eyes lubricated by spreading tears over its surface.

What's truly fascinating is that despite all this blinking, we don't spend our days in darkness.

This is because our brains have the incredible ability to ignore the darkness during those split seconds, maintaining a continuous visual stream.

So next time you find your eyes effortlessly blinking away, take a moment to appreciate this small but significant biomechanical marvel..