06
Dec
Scientists in Japan have discovered that blinking may cause the brain to temporarily tune out. Blinking is necessary to prevent our eyes from drying out and to remove any foreign substances, such as dirt, from the surface of the eye.
Research conducted at Osaka University in Japan suggests blinking causes the brain to go into a brief zen-like state before turning back on to a more focused state. It’s kind of like having a mini daydream anytime you blink your eyes.
Read the complete article, Does Blinking Cause Daydreaming, on the Stanton Optical blog.