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The "blind spot" is the point at which the optic nerve leaves the eye. Think of it as a cable attached to the back of the eye, carrying all your visual information to the brain.

As a result, there are no receptors at the "blind spot".

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What is the function Blind Spot?

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Each of us has a so-called blind spot in the retina because?

It is the part that corresponds to the optic nerve "entrance"...as a result there are no light receptors in that area thus creating a blind spot


Why is your front vison better than your side?

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What causes your blind spot?

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Why is the blind spot so called?

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What is the structure also known as the blind spot?

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What do you do if you are in another drivers blind spot?

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What is the blind spot why is it called this?

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When was The Blind Spot created?

The Blind Spot was created in 1921.


Why is the portion of the image hitting the blind spot not perceived?

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What degree of angle the Blind spot in a vehicle has?

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Is blind spot only present in human?

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