visual system

Humans Can Perceive Without Seeing

Through a visual search experiment, a research team in Japan has shown that we may be able to ‘see’ what’s behind us without having to turn around.

How The Eye Decides On What To See

A new study suggests that our attention process has two different stages, resolving disputes over how we process visual information.

The Blind Spot Can Sense Light After All

Although not involved in vision, light on the eye's blind spot can influence the pupillary light reflex.

What Do You See?

Some see white, some see blue. We see a golden opportunity for science communication!

An Alternative Path To Restore Sight

The visual processing system is more adaptable than previously thought, and an MRI study may have identified the region of the brain responsible.