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All photons that we see hit our eyes, so how do our eyes know where they came from?
The eye perceives depth through a process called stereopsis, which is the ability to combine two slightly different images from each eye to form a three-dimensional image. This is possible because our eyes are positioned slightly apart, giving each eye a slightly different view of the same object.
Binocular vision, which is the ability to use both eyes together, is crucial for depth perception. By combining the two images from each eye, our brain is able to calculate the distance of objects and create a sense of depth in our vision.
Our eyes have the ability to change the shape of the lens to focus on objects at different distances. This process, called accommodation, allows us to see objects clearly at various distances by adjusting the curvature of the lens.
Yes, monocular cues such as relative size, texture gradient, and motion parallax can also help us determine distance. These cues use information from only one eye and can help us judge the distance of objects that are far away or out of reach.
Our eyes use a combination of binocular and monocular cues to differentiate distance. These visual cues include depth perception, relative size, linear perspective, and shading to name a few. By using multiple cues, our eyes are able to accurately perceive distance and create a three-dimensional image of our surroundings.