The Perception & Action Podcast 40 – P&A Court I: Monocular vs Binocular Vision
Why do we have two eyes? Is binocular vision necessary for successful performance of motor actions like those involved in sports and driving? Or is it just redundant information? What is it like to live with just one eye?
Articles/links:
Binocular Vision and Stereopsis
The visual and driving performance of monocular and binocular heavy-duty truck drivers
Vision with one eye: a review of visual function following unilateral enucleationProspective Assessment of Stereoscopic Visual Status and USAF Pilot Training Attrition
Why two eyes are better than one: the two views of binocular vision The acquisition of catching under monocular and binocular conditions The contribution of stereo vision to one-handed catching The development of adaptive head movements following enucleation. Foundations of cyclopean perception http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2006/06/19/stereo-sueRandom dot stereograms: http://www.magiceye.com/
More information:
My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)
Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)
Credits:
The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action
The Love Me Nots – I’m the One
The Demands – One Thing
Freakwater – Number One with a Bullet
Calexico – Two Silver Trees
Single Bullet Theory – Miss Two Knives
Steadman – Two Together
Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy