A close look at sharp vision in eye structure seen only in humans and other primates
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 11:31
in Biology & Nature
Found only in the retinas of humans and other primates, the fovea is responsible for visual experiences that are rich in colorful, spatial detail. Some reasons behind the fovea's unusual perceptual qualities have now been uncovered. Understanding these functions would be essential to designing visual prosthetics for central vision loss.