Optical Illusions

We can't always trust what we see. We are used to how things are supposed to look. If pieces are missing, sometimes our brain fills them in. Our brain puts information together in a way that makes sense and allows us to see optical illusions in different ways.

Optical illusions have been studied for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks even used the principles of optical illusion in their architecture.

Is it a candlestick or two profiles?

Which do you see? Why?

Which center is larger?

Can you tell which center circle is larger of the two? Find out now.

Do you see a triangle?

Find out now.

Transitions Healthy Sight for Life Fund

Learn what Transitions Optical is doing to help more people see better today—and tomorrow—through our support of charitable organizations across the globe.

Youth Education Materials

Make healthy sight awareness fun. Our outreach program offers creative educational materials—including classroom plans—for students of all ages.