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Why does squinting help you see far things better?

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In brief: Blocks unfocused

Squinting cuts out some of the light that is not properly focused on the retina.

It might cause wrinkles, but it won't hurt your vision. Your vision may degrade over time due to age, not due to squinting.

Squinting cuts out some of the light that is not properly focused on the retina.

It might cause wrinkles, but it won't hurt your vision. Your vision may degrade over time due to age, not due to squinting.

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