It opened my eyes to...

Meaning

It made me understand or realize something new.

Examples

• John: What did you think of the presentation?
• Alice: It was eye-opening. <b>It opened my eyes to</b> the challenges faced by small businesses.
• John: In what way?
• Alice: The speaker's experiences were compelling. <b>It opened my eyes to</b> the need for more support for them.