Our brains think and learn best in three dimensions and when our other senses are somehow engaged.
Read morePeople with full vision in one eye only are a fascinating example of our mind’s ability to create optical illusions.
Read moreOur ability to see in three dimensions — stereoscopic vision — is usually only fully developed around age 6 or 7.
Read moreIn binocular vision, the images received in both eyes are combined into a single, sharp image in the blink of an eye.
Read moreRod cells clustered around the outside of the retina give us the extra sensitivity we need to detect the most minute changes in light and movement for excellent peripheral vision.
Read moreHalf of the human brain is dedicated to visual processing, allowing us to take in a maximum of 100 letters per second when we scan a text quickly with our eyes.
Read moreSight has evolved differently in different species. Horses have outstanding lateral vision so they can scan the horizon quickly for predators.
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