• DarkSirrush@lemmy.ca
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      10 days ago

      Its possible to learn how, but no, most people can’t do it.

      I have heard it helps reduce eye strain in dim environments though.

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      9 days ago

      It is related to nystagmus. I thought I only did it on purpose, but when I am tired I also sometimes do it involuntarily.

      From the link:

      A slightly different form of nystagmus may be produced voluntarily by some (8% of) people. Some can sustain it for up to 35 seconds, but most average around 5 seconds.[19][20][21]