What number do you see: the viral challenge that would detect vision problems

Visual challenges are a classic on Twitter and go viral within minutes. Now, a new challenge allows users to assess their level of vision. The image is initially unintelligible. To begin with, you need to look away from the monitor or screen for a few seconds. What you need to understand is what numbers appear in the center of the image.

A 3264, 3240 or a 1246? Maybe a 1240 and it is that according to the rules of this challenge, Each number has a meaning that allows us to determine the state of our sight.

Depending on the challenge, If you saw a 3246 you might have astigmatism and nearsightedness, however if you found a 3240 you might only have astigmatism in one of your eyes. If, on the other hand, you found the number 1246, you could have myopia while a 1240 would be the number of perfect vision. Several professionals quickly reacted to this new optical illusion and warned that it was unreliable in diagnosing vision problems. Therefore, they asked those with vision problems to consult a specialist and not to draw conclusions without a medical examination.

According to studies published by The National Eye Institute, United States, most people with vision problems ignore them and this picture could be an alternative to identify it. It should be taken into account that on Facebook and the different social networks there are many challenges or visual challenges which are responsible for fooling the mind and it detects several things at the same time. Among the most popular is to find an image that is apparently hidden.

The last word on the condition of your eyes is held by the professionals, who have recommended that the result obtained in this image not be taken seriously or ignored the advice of specialist ophthalmologists.

What is astigmatism and myopia?

AstigmatismAstigmatism is a condition that causes blurred vision due to the irregular shape of the cornea (the transparent front cover of the eye) or sometimes the curvature of the lens inside the eye. It can usually be corrected with glasses or contact lenses that change the way light enters the eyes.

Myopia: Nearsightedness is a vision condition in which nearby objects are seen clearly, but distant objects are not properly focused. Nearsightedness occurs if your eyeball is too long or if the cornea is curved too much so that the light entering your eye is not focused properly and can be corrected using glasses or contact lenses.