2. VisionVision
• Aka. visual perception
• The ability to interpret the
surrounding environment by
processing information that is
contained in visible light.
• We rely on vision more than any
other special sense
3. Visual SystemVisual System
• The various anatomical &
physiological components
collectively involved in vision
• Allows individuals to assimilate
information from their
surroundings.
4. The EyeThe Eye
• The eyes are sophisticated visual instruments!
• Roughly spherical
• Diameter ~2.5 cm
• Weight ~ 8 g
• Orbital space = eyeball, muscles, glands, nerves,
blood vessels, fat