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Suppression in Visual Cortex

• Suppression refers to the reduction or elimination of visual signals from one eye to prevent conflicting information from reaching the brain.

Central vs Peripheral Suppression

• Central suppression: occurs in the visual cortex, where the brain actively suppresses the image from one eye to avoid double vision.
• Peripheral suppression: occurs at the retinal or optic nerve level, where the signal from one eye is blocked or reduced before it reaches the brain.

Anomalous Retinal Correspondence (ARC)

• A condition where the brain incorrectly matches the images from the two eyes, resulting in abnormal depth perception and strabismus (eye misalignment).
• In ARC, the brain attempts to compensate for the misalignment by suppressing the image from one eye, leading to vision problems.

"Test Your Knowledge on Visual Suppression and Eye Disorders" - Challenge yourself with this quiz on the concept of suppression in visual perception and eye disorders like astigmatism and anisometropia. Learn about central and peripheral suppression and how it affects our vision. Sharpen your understanding of diplopia and confusion caused by suppression. Take this quiz to improve your knowledge on eye health and perception.