There’s a whole new reason why we blink so much

Scientists have discovered why we blink so much (Picture: Getty)Scientists have figured out why we blink so much, but it’s not for the reason you think it is. Researchers from the University of Rochester have discovered the action no one thinks about actually helps us process visual information. It’s long been thought the main reason we blink is to keep our eyes moist, cleaning out dust and debris to help prevent infection and injury when needed. However, if the functi