Why is it that objects can ‘disappear’ even when they are in front of us?

The Claire Byrne Show · May 14, 2026 · 7m

Have you ever not been able to see something that's right in front of you?

Maybe it's your keys, your phone or a pair of shoes – or all three when you are desperately trying to get out the door.

So why does it happen – why do things remain hidden in plain sight?

Dr Anne Kehoe, Principal Clinical Psychologist joins Claire Byrne