Vision science
Vision Science
Vision Science (pronunciation: /ˈvɪʒ.ən ˈsaɪ.əns/) is an interdisciplinary field that studies the visual system and its processes. It encompasses a variety of disciplines including optometry, neuroscience, psychology, and biology.
Etymology
The term "Vision Science" is derived from the Latin word "visio" meaning sight, and the Greek word "σκιά" meaning knowledge. It refers to the scientific study of vision and how it functions.
Definition
Vision Science is the scientific study of how organisms process visual information. It involves the understanding of both the physiological and the psychological aspects of sight. Vision scientists use tools from optics, imaging, and molecular biology to understand the structure and function of the visual system.
Related Terms
- Optometry: The healthcare profession concerned with the eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans.
- Ophthalmology: A branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system, which includes the brain and the eyes.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the mind and behavior, which includes the study of perception and how we interpret visual information.
- Biology: The natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution.
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