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How the Troxler Effect applies to mirrors is one mystery that baffles many people. Science says the Troxler effect is responsible for mirror illusions but myths credit the illusion to spiritual factors. Our team set out to find out details about the Troxler effect and how it applies to mirrors. Here are our findings.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is the Troxler Effect applicable to mirrors? <\/span>The Troxler Effect affects mirrors by creating an illusion of a strange face in the mirror. When you stare at a mirror, preferably in dim light, for a very long time you begin to see illusions of strange faces or distorted faces that look nowhere similar to yours. This is because of the Troxler effect, which causes areas in your peripheral view to slowly fade away.<\/b><\/p>\n

Seeing strange images in a mirror might seem far-fetched and downright impossible but it is very real. The Troxler effect is an illusion created by the brain, and it is surprisingly a normal phenomenon. Read on to find out more about the Troxler Effect and how it affects mirrors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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What is the Troxler Effect?<\/span><\/h1>\n

The Troxler effect is an optical illusion that affects the way we see things. When you focus on a specific point for some time, say 2 minutes or more, any unchanging object or image around it will begin to fade away. In essence, the Troxler effect is the \u201cblindness\u201d of focus. When you focus your gaze on a spot, every other thing in your peripheral view will gradually fade out.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Troxler effect was named after the psychologist who discovered it in 1804. Between when the effect was discovered and now, there has been extensive research on the phenomenon. As you read on, we will highlight the different ways scientists explain the Troxler effect. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Troxler Effect is a Sensory Adaptation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sensory adaptation simply means that your senses adapt to a given stimulus until it stops sensing it. In visual perception, this means your sensitivity to an object reduces after constant exposure to it.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you have a piece of paper in between your fingers, you feel it for a period of time. But, as you go on in your activities, the brain shifts its attention away from that piece of paper. That is the sensory adaptation in effect.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the same thing that happens when you focus on anything for a long time. It becomes blurry over time. This is because your attention is on the image and your brain has adapted to the sensation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Troxler Effect Causes Peripheral Fading<\/span><\/h2>\n

Peripheral fading is another type of visual adaptation that happens when you focus on any object. Your visual field is divided into central vision (what you\u2019re focusing on) and peripheral vision<\/a> (the surrounding area). If you fix your gaze on any spot without interruptions, objects in your peripheral vision will start fading away. That is also a part of the Troxler effect.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 <\/b>Video – The Troxler Effect<\/b><\/h4>\n

Watch this video as Rod Machade explains how peripheral fading happens due to the Troxler effect. He also demonstrates this effect with some pictures. Take a look at the pictures for yourself. And you\u2019ll notice this effect in your vision too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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