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a blind spot is when someone stares at the light and it makes a spot in there eye that makes them blind.they call it a blind spot because it makes you blind and it makes a spot in your eye.
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∙ 12y agoThe optic disc is also called the blind spot. It is called this because there are no receptors in this part of the retina. This is where all of the axons of the ganglion cells exit the retina to form the optic nerve.
You can prove to yourself that this part of the retina is, indeed, blind. Try the demonstration . To see a schematic representation of why the white spot disappears when you are at different distances from the screen click on further explanation . But first let me just say that the reason that the white spot disappears is that when you look at one of the numbers and are the correct distance away from the screen the image of the white spot will fall exactly on that part of the retina that does not have any receptors. Consequently, you can not see it.
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∙ 15y agoThe retina isn't known as the blind spot. Your retina is the whole section of the back of your eyeball which has sensors (cones and rods) to detect light and such and give you an image in your brain so you can see. But there is a spot on your retina which connects to your optic nerve and to your brain, that is effectively called the "blind spot" because you can not see any light that falls on that spot because there are no sensors there.
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∙ 12y agoThe retina is not called the blind spot. There is, instead, a spot on the retina, a place called the optic disk, where nerve fiber collect on their way to the brain, that has no rods or cones, and thus has no visual sensation. This is called the blind spot.
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∙ 12y agoThe optic disc is the point of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye to go to the brain. There are no photoreceptors at this point so light at this point cannot be interpreted. This is why we have this blind spot.
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∙ 7y agoa blind spot is when someone stares at the light and it makes a spot in there eye that makes them blind.they call it a blind spot because it makes you blind and it makes a spot in your eye.
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∙ 9y agoSpot that can't be seen in mirrors
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∙ 11y agooptic disk
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What is the structure also known as the blind spot?
The blind spot is the part of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye. There are no light receptors so that is why it is called the blind spot.The spot is called the optic disc, or optic nerve head. Whatever part of your field of vision that falls upon this small spot will not be transmitted to the brain as part of the image. Fortunately for us, where two healthy eyes are functioning, the blind spot of each eye is compensated for by the other eye. There are quick and easy demonstrations of the blind spot that can be very dramatic for first-timers. What you 'perceive' at the blind spot is what the brain literally fills in. The spot seems to take on the general texture and color of whatever is around it. There is no perception of a 'black spot', or an empty space, since these would have to be detected visually.
What is blind spot and its examples?
Well, a blind spot is technically any obstruction in the way of your view of something else. Most common example of this type of blind spot is the area which cannot be seen when looking in your rearview mirror or side view mirrors in your car. Medically, a blind spot is basically a black spot that obstructs an area of your vision. This is commonly caused by the optic disk in the eye, which is the functional blind spot.
What causes your blind spot?
At the small spot in each eye where the optic nerve exits the eye, they are no light receptors and therefore no vision. The blind spots are to the outer sides of the field of vision and therefore less critical than if they were close to the center. Also, the blind spot in each eye is compensated for by the other eye for those who have two intact eyes.
Why are blind spot mirrors placed at corners of roads?
To give a hint at what might be just around the corner.
What is the soft spot on your throat called?
the soft palet
What is the blind spot why is it called this?
a blind spot is when someone stares at the light and it makes a spot in there eye that makes them blind.they call it a blind spot because it makes you blind and it makes a spot in your eye.
What is a trucks blind spot called?
It's just called a blind spot. You can also refer to it as a bad place to hang around in.
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
What is the structure also known as the blind spot?
The blind spot is the part of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye. There are no light receptors so that is why it is called the blind spot.The spot is called the optic disc, or optic nerve head. Whatever part of your field of vision that falls upon this small spot will not be transmitted to the brain as part of the image. Fortunately for us, where two healthy eyes are functioning, the blind spot of each eye is compensated for by the other eye. There are quick and easy demonstrations of the blind spot that can be very dramatic for first-timers. What you 'perceive' at the blind spot is what the brain literally fills in. The spot seems to take on the general texture and color of whatever is around it. There is no perception of a 'black spot', or an empty space, since these would have to be detected visually.
Why can the spot on the retina that has no rods and cones be called the blind spot?
because i like little boys
What do you do if you are in another drivers blind spot?
Get out of their blind spot...
Area of the retina that lacks rods and cones?
The retina is filled with rods and cones- except for one spot. This place that lack rods and cones is called the blind spot, which can be found by covering up one eye and looking at something with the other. Out of the corner of your uncovered eye, you will will see something disappear. We don't realize it on a daily basis because our brain fills in the empty spot. The blind spot is located near the optic nerve and is about 2mm wide.
What to do when driving in blind spot?
Move out of the blind spot when you have the opportunity to do so. Also, keep a close eye on the other driver(s) so you can react quickly if they start to merge.
When was The Blind Spot created?
The Blind Spot was created in 1921.
What degree of angle the Blind spot in a vehicle has?
the degree where the blind spot is.
Why do human eyes have a blind spot?
The brain compensates for the blind spot. It compensates for it by taking in what is around the blind spot and using that as a reference to put a picture in the brain of what it thinks should be in the blind spot.
Is blind spot only present in human?
No. The blind spot reflects the retinal area where the optic nerve fibres leave the eye ( The Optic Nerve head). So in many animals the blind spot is present though they are not aware of it. Same goes with human.
