Optical illusion leaves people ‘in tears’ – what do you see?

If you’re keen on giving your brain a workout or testing your smarts, look no further than optical illusions.

Well-known to many, these mind-benders aren’t just entertaining, they’ve been shown to potentially boost IQ scores or even sharpen one’s vision.

Research indicates that engaging with optical illusions can actually fortify the brain, thanks to the extra mental gymnastics involved, prompting more robust cerebral activity.

Now a viral sensation, this particular optical challenge on TikTok has already racked up over 13,700 likes and 600 comments since it debuted. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill illusion, with claims that it enables viewers to “see like a dog”.

Curious? We certainly are!

After viewing the clip, don’t hesitate to share what you spotted in the comments section…

The TikTok poster, known as @daily_illusions1 with a whopping 193,000 followers, told viewers: “Don’t blink, I’m going to make you see like a dog.

“Stare deep into the illusion and don’t blink. Stare deep at the centre of your screen and whatever you do, don’t break eye contact. If you want this to work, keep staring at the red dot and try not to blink.

“The longer you stare at the centre, the better the illusion is going to be. Now continue to listen to my voice and follow my instructions for it to work.

“I’m going to need you to save this video and remember you can’t blink. I’m going to countdown from 5 to 1 and when you get to 1, your hand will be moving.”

Assuring fans of the trick’s effectiveness, the user insisted that maintaining eye contact is essential. Once the timer stops, you should look at your hands and observe the outcome.

They queried: “Are they moving? Let me know if it worked in the comments.” The optical illusion proved to be quite unsettling, with numerous individuals reporting eerie effects.

One user exclaimed: “My hands are shrinking,” while another confirmed with awe: “It worked on me.”

A third confessed, slightly shaken: “It worked but I shed a tear.” Someone else wrote: “Oh my God, it worked.”