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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Optical illusion: Only a person with quick and creative thinking can spot 2 patients in 9 seconds

Optical illusions challenge your brain to think outside the box, and this is a tricky one for you! Only those with quick thinking and a creative mind can spot the two hidden patients in just 9 seconds. Are you up for the challenge?

The challenge is to find 2 hidden patients

In the image, you will see a doctor standing in a hospital setting. However, there’s more to this picture than meets the eye! Two patients are cleverly hidden within the scene. Your task is to find both of them within 9 seconds.

<p>Image Credit: Pinterest</p>

Ready? Set your timer and start looking!

Need a hint?

If you’re struggling to spot them, don’t worry! Here’s a little clue to help you out:

Try to focus on the different segments of the image.

Like the doctor’s body part

One patient is hidden on the doctor’s head.

The other patient is camouflaged around his chest area.

Now, take another look and see if you can uncover them!

Time’s up! Did you manage to find both patients? If not, don’t worry—we’re here to reveal the mystery.

Here is the solution:

<p>Image Credit: Pinterest</p>

Patient on the doctor’s head: Look closely at the shape and texture of the doctor’s hair. You’ll notice that it actually forms the outline of a patient’s face!

Patient around the chest: The patterns and shadows around the doctor’s shirt are not random. They cleverly form another hidden patient’s face!

If you spotted them both within 9 seconds, congratulations! Your brain processes visual information quickly, and you have an eye for hidden details. If not, keep practicing—optical illusions train your brain to see beyond the obvious.

Optical illusions aren’t just fun—they are also beneficial for your cognitive skills. Here’s how they help:

Regularly engaging with illusions sharpens your attention to detail.

These puzzles encourage you to think differently and find solutions outside the norm.

Your brain learns to filter distractions and focus on what matters.

You become better at recognising patterns and seeing things from new perspectives.

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