6.3
Deprived Experience in Both Eyes
Axons from the two eye compete for responsiveness, beginning as soon as the eyes open.
When eyes are pointed in the same direction - most neurons in the visual cortex receive
Binocular Input
Stereoscopic depth perception requires the brain to detect
Retinal Disparity
Astigmatism
a blurring of vision for lines in one direction caused by asymmetric curvature of eyes.
Retinal Disparity
discrepancy between what the left and right eyes see.
Strabismus "Lazy Eye"
does not see with both eyes at the same time, does not develop stereoscopic depth perception, and perceives depth no better with two eyes than with one.
Binocular Input
stimulation from both eyes
Sensitive Period
when experience have particular strong and enduring influence