Devon wears glasses because he is extremely nearsighted. Shortly after he puts on his glasses in the morning, he forgets he's wearing them. How is this possible?

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Sensory adaptation is a process by which our sensory receptors become less responsive to constant stimuli. In this case, constant pressure from Devon's glasses could lead to sensory adaptation of the Pacinian corpuscles in his face, making him forget he is wearing his glasses.

Devon Wears Glasses Because He Is Extremely Nearsighted