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Does alcohol temporarily improve uncorrected visual acuity?

I've noticed that after a few drinks, my vision seems sharper without my glasses than it does sober - not blurry, actually clearer. Is there a known physiological mechanism for this or is it purely perceptual?

So is this plausible or just bar myth?

Where's the Mythbusters when you need them?
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sstronaut Best Comment
According to internet science, alcohol has no positive effects on vision of any kind...

But it also seems like you aren't alone, as least a few others have suggested that their vision gets better after one drink... but additional drinks after that don't improve it anymore, just the first one (shot).

One person's random theory was the person maybe has an over active brain, and the first bit of alcohol calms the over active brain... and maybe it seems to help that way ... without the eyes actually changing.

Well, duh!

When I was a drunk, every woman in the bar looked sexier the more I imbibed!
available4 · 70-79, M
@rinkydinkydoink very true, by midnight, they all looked beautiful,
AdmiralPrune · 46-50, M
Possibly. I get better at pool the more I drink.
Nah... everything looks better when you've had a few - it's likely psychological rather than physical.
available4 · 70-79, M
very simple. alcohol tightens your arteries and Viens, the very small Viens in your eyes tighten up, so that increases your vision, short term
Adrift · 61-69, F
It just seems sharper cause the room is fuzzy.
You probably get numbed enough to not notice anymore how blurry your vision still is.
Adrift · 61-69, F
@NerdyPotato Its ok officer, I dont need my glasses tonight I have had enough to drink and I am as sharp as an eagle.
ineedadrink · 56-60, M
I've heard of beer goggles but not in this form.🤔

 
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