How Fast Is an Eye Blink?

The average blink takes about 400 milliseconds, but the speed can be affected by many things such as fatigue, use of medication, and certain health conditions. The human brain is capable of ignoring a blink, allowing you to have a continuous view of the world.

How long does a blink take?

Each blink lasts between 0.1 and 0.4 seconds. Given how many times the average person blinks per minute, this makes up about 10 percent of the time you're awake. Research suggests that there's no significant difference in how often you blink based on your sex or your age.

What is faster than the blink of an eye?

With the help of high-speed cameras, scientists have finally solved the mystery of how some ants can snap their jaws shut in half a millisecond—700 times faster than the blink of an eye. ... "These ants are nothing like the other species of trap-jaws,” says Suarez, who has nicknamed them monster ants.