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Uploaded by on Dec 14, 2009

Why is it easier to see small detail if you squint?

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  • Hello! I am an optometry student having difficult with this question. is it possible you could help me understand this ... what is the optimal size of a pinhole used to estimate acuity? why? answer: 1.0mm; smaller will not sufficiently increase depth of focus, leaving refractive error, while larger will result in significant diffraction. Thank you i really appreciate it.

  • I would add the technical explanation is called "depth of field", or "depth of focus". The amount you can "clear your Snellen" can be on the order of 1 diopter -- by my testing.

  • thanks for explaining , i always had this question in my mind - u answered it :))

  • I would have drawn lines coming in from different angles like a sunray diagram. The middle lines go straight to the retina and don't require refraction. By squinting, you're cutting out the lines that come at angles and need refraction.

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