10 Reasons why you will close one eye

  

Most people can see except for those born blind or become so courtesy of an unfortunate event. Eyes are an essential guide for identifying objects, people and navigating from one point to another. However, there are a few selected activities that are best done with one eye compared to both. The following are highlights when one eye will be closed. 

     

10. A sniper

Shooter is a movie that begins with a scene of a sniper; Mark Wahlberg the lead character and his partner patiently wait for their target. After a short while the target emerges, they immediately start preparing to take the shot by calculating distance, wind speed and possible time it will take to hit it. The camera zooms and captures Wahlberg as the sniper at a vantage point, highly camouflaged one eye closed and preparing to shoot. 

 

9. Using a bow and arrow

One of the ancient weapons found in almost every society. Hundreds of centuries ago it was the major weapon used for war but has nowadays been replaced by extremely sophisticated ones. It has largely remained in use for competition or leisure hunting purposes. Arching is a game where players shoot a target severally and win depending on their accuracy. It is almost impossible to aim, shoot a specific object with an arrow without closing one eye.

 

8. Using a microscope

Medical research is the reason why most diseases have a name. Most common diseases are caused by bacteria or viruses. These micro-organisms cannot be seen using the naked eye but through a microscope. Treatments for many diseases have been discovered by the help of this valuable equipment. Most of them come with powerful lenses that vary depending on how detailed a researcher wants to be. To get higher magnification a researcher selects the most powerful lenses and by closing one eye, they observe the specimen.

 

7. Using a single eyed binoculars

Many centuries ago objects that were far off could not be clearly identified. With time people had to find a way of identifying distant objects to help determine the next course of action. As long as objects or people couldn’t be well identified, it posed great danger especially during war. Single eyed binoculars helped solve this problem and became a vital tool for defense and reconnaissance. It is still available nowadays; to operate one eye has to be closed to clearly see distant objects or people.

 

6. Confirming an alignment or accuracy of some sorts

Tables, chairs, cupboards and shelves have one thing in common and that is straight lines. Most of these items are made of wood that is accurately fitted together. While making them a carpenter regularly ensures the pieces are accurately leveled and joints evenly matched to produce a regular crisp form. Despite the technological advancement, handmade structures often require the carpenter to ensure accuracy of some sorts. They always do this by closing one eye to check if a particular fit is straight or well aligned.

 

5. When a foreign object enters the eye.

Fitness is a big craze in the world today. One of the ways most people use to achieve this is jogging. An early morning or evening jog is a nice way to kick start or wind up your day. Most people do it along the walk paths to avoid oncoming traffic and maintain a particular rhythm. In some cases this rhythm is usually interrupted by a foreign object suddenly finding its way in your eye. The instinctive reaction is to close one eye, stop and try get rid of the object which in most cases is a dust particle or an insect.

 

4. Peeping through a keyhole

It is hard to imagine anyone who grew up in a modern house and has never peeped through a keyhole. Children are notorious for this, case in point; a younger sibling wants access to a big brother or sister’s room. The older sibling becomes reluctant leaving the younger to beg while peeping through the key hole. Adults in a few occasions will find themselves doing it when trying to help calm down a child who has locked himself/herself in a room. It is an instinctive action to reassure the child by connecting with him/her as you talk. 

 

3. Watching discretely

Children are playful because that’s their nature. Besides that, it is healthy for them to be active in order for their bodies to develop well. Hide and seek is a favourite for many especially when playing with their parents. The basic trait for the game is to make sure you are not found by constantly watching the seeker’s every move. Often, the child will watch while closing one eye on the edge of a wall or an object that he/she is using as cover. This art of watching is also widely practiced by police when pursuing criminals and vice versa when criminals are running away from the police. 

 

2. Taking a photo shot.

Photography has evolved with time, from black and white to coloured, still to digital photos and recently high definition.  Remarkably, the art of photography hasn’t changed with the exception of few individuals who do it professionally. Anyone can take a photo; by closing one eye, peeping into the camera’s lens, ensure the object is well positioned then press a button and voila the image is instantly captured.  No training is required for taking a photo; most people can as long they can see.

 

1. When passing across a message

Men and women have for a long time used winks to pass across a message. Winks are common with men towards women or vice versa suggesting an interest.  A man will wink at lady in a crowd to single her out subtly indicating a desire to know her. Women interpret this differently depending on the context, if it’s right - the response will be too.

Passion is synonymous with sports; wild celebrations after a win are usually euphoric. Various actions express this good feeling and for some the use of eyes reinforces the message. Sports men and women often wink at supporters acknowledging their appreciation for winning. Thumbs up and sometimes a smile are always accompanied with a wink.