The eardrum cannot be seen from the outside with the naked eye, but this is not a generalization and should be determined by your own physical condition.
The human body’s external auditory canal belongs to the S-shaped curved shape, generally in 2.5 ~ 3.5 cm, and the eardrum is located in the deepest part, some people may be narrower, through the naked eye can see the position of the back wall of the external auditory canal, can not be seen by the naked eye to see the part of the eardrum.
However, a very small number of people’s external auditory canal may be more spacious, and the length of the external auditory canal is less than 2.5 centimeters, relatively speaking, the ear canal is relatively shallow, if the use of a flashlight to irradiate the external auditory canal, the eardrum can be seen through the naked eye.
In daily life, you should develop good habits, avoid digging your ears with your hands, reduce the stimulation of the ear to avoid ear canal diseases, which can have a serious impact on your daily life as well as your health, and if you have any symptoms of discomfort, you should go to the hospital in time to consult a physician for guidance.