Blinders reduces side vision. You are limited to only seeing what is straight ahead of you. If you don't realize you are wearing them you think you get the big picture and base you... moreBlinders reduces side vision. You are limited to only seeing what is straight ahead of you. If you don't realize you are wearing them you think you get the big picture and base your views on the same restrictions as you do on your sight. Going through life wearing blinders hobbles/cripples you. Some folks refuse to remove them. Some never put them on. Different strokes.