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This is an image to demonstrate visual ‘crowding’ and test peripheral vision. Ensure that the red dot in the center of the image is at eye level and focus on it. While holding your focus on the red dot, try to read the middle ‘C’ in every triplet. Is the gap facing left or right? You may find it easier to read in some directions than others. People usually find it easier to read below the dot than above, and easier still to the left or right. Image credit: John Greenwood, University College London.

Ability to Distinguish Objects in Peripheral Vision Varies between Individuals, Study Finds

Apr 14, 2017 by News Staff

New research led by University College London, UK, shows that on average we are worse at spotting objects in crowded environments when they are above or...