Peripheral vision is a part of vision that occurs outside the very center of gaze. There is a broad set of non-central points in the field of view that is included in the notion of peripheral vision. `Far peripheral` vision exists at the edges of the field of view, `mid-peripheral` vision exists in the middle of the field of view, and `near-p...
Vision resulting from retinal stimulation beyond the macula. ... Synonym: indirect vision. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
that produced by stimulation of receptors in the retina outside the macula lutea; called also indirect vision.
The ability to see objects and movements with side vision, outside the direct line of sight.
Side vision; vision elicited by stimuli falling on retinal areas distant from the macula
Type: Term Definitions: 1. vision resulting from retinal stimulation beyond the macula. Synonyms: indirect vision
Peripheral vision: Side vision. The ability to see objects and movement outside of the direct line of vision. Peripheral vision is the work of the rods, nerve cells located largely outside the macula (the center) of the retina. The rods are also responsible for night vision and low-light vision but are insensitive to color. As opposed to central vi...
[n] - vision using only the periphery of the retina
noun vision using only the periphery of the retina
Having eyes located more on the side of the head, which increases visibility to the side and behind. Most prey animals have peripheral vision.
Having eyes located more on the side of the head, which increases visibility to the side and behind. Most prey animals have peripheral vision.