What's the secret to staring at someone with "evil eyes" or "seductive eyes"? Believe it or not, this all depends on the size of your pupils. Scientists have actually learned that how we feel about something affects pupil size (welcome to the world of pupillometry). So, if you want to stare straight at your enemy or make someone fall in love, this article is written for you!
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Method 1 of 3: Quick Magnification Technique
Step 1. Imagine a dark room
Research in 2014 showed that people are sometimes able to dilate their pupils by imagining dark shapes or situations. You can fantasize about a black bear attacking a black campsite in the middle of the night, and your eyes will widen for a while.
Step 2. Focus on objects that are far away, or don't focus your eyes
Your pupils will increase in size as your eyes adjust to distance vision. Another way to do this is to suddenly focus on the eye, blurring your vision as much as you can. If you do this right, your eyes will feel very relaxed; if your vision begins to appear doubled, you may be squinting and needing to start again.
With this technique, you won't be able to observe your own eyes, so you may need to record yourself or ask someone to help you do the observations
Step 3. Direct your eyes to a darker room
As you may already know, the pupil dilates to absorb more light. If you can't dim the lighting in the room, you can still dilate your pupils by moving your eyes away from windows and light sources.
Step 4. Tighten your stomach
Pull the stomach in and maintain muscle tension while looking at yourself in the mirror to see if the pupil is dilated. Some people can dilate the pupil in this way, although the underlying mechanism is unknown. If you don't notice any change after tightening and flexing, switch to a different technique.
Step 5. Imagine something that will get your adrenaline going
Pupils will dilate dramatically when you are excited, or especially if sexually stimulated by the release of oxytocin and adrenaline. In addition to dilating pupils, these two hormones also cause your mind to race, muscles tense up, and your breathing goes faster. Through biofeedback, people can learn to "regulate" adrenaline levels by lowering or increasing them.
Method 2 of 3: Powerful Magnification Technique
Step 1. Use eye drops for allergy symptoms
Purchase over-the-counter eye drops to treat allergies. This medicine can widen the eyes. Be sure to read the instructions first, and don't use more than the recommended dosage stated on the package.
Step 2. Take espresso or a decongestant
Stimulants that act on the sympathetic nervous system can trigger the iris muscles to dilate your pupil. These include caffeine, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylephrine. The latter three are found in most over-the-counter decongestants.
Step 3. Consider taking a 5-HTP supplement
These are over-the-counter medications that you can find at pharmacies or stores that sell health supplements. Although 5-HTP is generally safe to take, too high a dose can trigger harmful effects such as "serotonin syndrome." Simply take the recommended dose and avoid 5-HTP completely if you have recently taken LSD, cocaine, antidepressants, high doses of B vitamins or other substances that increase serotonin levels.
Step 4. Avoid other substances except those recommended by the doctor
Some prescription eye drops can dilate the pupil, but have serious side effects that need to be considered by a doctor. If you are on methadone therapy or have a medical condition that causes pupillary constriction, ask your doctor for advice on how to treat it.
A number of illegal drugs also trigger pupillary dilation. These drugs are considered illegal in most countries and pose other health risks when taken in combination with other substances that cause pupillary dilation or constriction
Method 3 of 3: Shrink Pupils
Step 1. Look at bright natural light
Stare at the bright window for a few seconds. This will cause your pupils to shrink immediately. If you are outside, walk to a place where the sun is shining, not in the shade.
- Although you can also use lamp light, natural light will be more effective.
- Do not look directly at the sun, as it can damage your eyes.
Step 2. Focus on something close to you
The pupil will shrink if you change your focus to something directly in front of your face. You can start by closing one eye and placing your finger in front of the open eye. With practice, you can learn to focus with your eyes closed even when nothing is in sight.
Step 3. Consider medications
There are a variety of medications used to shrink pupils, but these are usually only available with a doctor's prescription or even with the help of a doctor.
Opium is able to shrink pupils, but most of it is considered illegal in almost all countries. This substance can also cause serious harm, especially when combined with other drugs that cause pupillary constriction or dilation
Tips
- If you're posting a photo of yourself for an online dating profile, make your pupils bigger by editing it. Research has shown that if men are shown two photos of the same woman, but one of the photos has been edited so that the pupils appear larger, men are more likely to think the woman in the edited photo looks more "friendly" and "beautiful."
- Eyes that are lighter in color and medium brown make the pupils appear more prominent.
Warning
- Deliberately dilating and constricting the pupil can cause eye strain. Stop this effort for a day or two if your eye muscles feel sore or twitch.
- The pupil will shrink in bright light to avoid overstimulating your nerves. Don't dilate your pupils on a sunny day or if someone takes a photo of you with a flash or a bright light, as your eyesight may be damaged.
- Avoid using medications that contain belladonna extract or atropine. This is a dangerous drug that can only be prescribed by a doctor.
