What are the limitations of an eyewitness?

Eyewitnesses can be unreliable due to factors such as memory distortion, stress, and the passage of time, which can alter their recollections of events. They may also be influenced by leading questions or the presence of misinformation, leading to false memories. Additionally, individual differences in perception and attention can affect the accuracy of their accounts, making eyewitness testimony inherently fallible. These limitations highlight the need for corroborating evidence in legal contexts.