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‹ 040 Human Performance and Limitations

The eye and vision

8 min read

How the eye sees

The retina has cones (colour and detail, concentrated in the fovea, need good light) and rods (black and white, sensitive in dim light, around the edge). Where the optic nerve leaves the eye there are no receptors: the blind spot.

IN THIS LESSON

  • At night
  • Lookout
  • Glare and sunglasses

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