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peripheral vision [pə′rif·ə·rəl ′vizh·ən] (physiology) The act of seeing images that fall upon parts of the retina outside the macula lutea. Also known as indirect vision. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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an eye chart test to evaluate your distance vision; a tonometer test, in which a special instrument is used to measure the pressure inside your eye; and a visual field test to measure your side, or peripheral, vision (loss of peripheral vision is a sign of glaucoma). In order to stay in unison without music they worked with peripheral vision and deep muscle memory. He remained focused on the FLIR presentation until he saw trees in his peripheral vision, then joined the copilot in an attempt to maintain control of the helicopter. |
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