Crowded houses: Why our peripheral vision may not be as random as we think
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 09:56
in Psychology & Sociology
As you read this, you may notice that the word directly in front of you is clear, but all the surrounding words are hard to make out. For most people, this effect - known as 'crowding' - is not a problem. However, for the millions of people worldwide who have lost their central vision through eye disease such as macular degeneration, it can make everyday tasks such as reading or recognising friends a challenge...