Is it an illusion to frequently misread things

Frequently misreading things is not necessarily an illusion, it may be caused by visual errors or deviations in brain information processing. Illusions are often accompanied by other mental symptoms, while simply misreading things is more likely to be related to fatigue, distraction, lighting conditions, visual dysfunction, or mild cognitive impairment.

Visual error is the most common situation, where when a person is fatigued or lacks concentration, the brain quickly fills in the gaps in visual information, leading to misidentification of objects with similar shapes. For example, mistaking a clothes hanger for a hanging figure, or mistaking moving leaves for small animals. This type of situation often occurs in environments with dim lighting, short observation time, or strong psychological expectations. After improving lighting conditions and taking appropriate breaks, the phenomenon of misidentification usually decreases. In rare cases, frequent misreading of things may be related to eye diseases. Early refractive errors, cataracts, or retinal lesions can reduce visual clarity and increase the probability of misjudgment. Neurological problems such as migraine premonitory, epileptic seizure premonitory, or mild cognitive impairment may also present with similar symptoms. If there are headaches, memory loss, or confusion at the same time, it is recommended to seek medical attention and check as soon as possible. Maintaining a regular sleep routine can help reduce visual misjudgment, ensure adequate sleep every day, and avoid prolonged eye fatigue. Suitable brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the work environment, and important visual information can be checked multiple times during confirmation. If the phenomenon of misidentification occurs frequently and affects daily life, or is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, it is recommended to seek professional examination in ophthalmology or neurology. Daily eye protection training can be carried out, such as simple exercises such as switching focus between near and far, tracking moving objects, etc., to help improve visual information processing ability.