1. Fundamentals of Sensation and Perception LIGHT AND THE EYES ERIK CHEVRIER NOVEMBER 9, 2015

2. Video Light Waves – Visible and Invisible Is Light a Particle or Wave? Particles and Waves What are all those Floaty Things in Your Eye? The Evolution of the Human Eye

3. The Human Visual System

4. Light Electromagnetic Radiation Light is a wave ◦Wavelength Light is a particle ◦Photon ◦Absorbs ◦Reflects ◦Refracts Optic Array

5. Field of View

6. Acuity and Eye Movements

7. Extraocular Muscles

8. Structure and Function of the Eye

9. Lens and Accommodation

10. Retina

13. Rods and Cones

16. Rods and Cones – Operating Range Dark Adaptation

17. Retinal Ganglion Cells (RGC)

18. Receptive Field

19. RGC Center-Surround Receptive Field

21. Lateral Inhibition

22. Questions? Have a great day!