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stereopsis for depth perception.
Etymologies
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From stereo- + blind; compare stereoblindness.
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Examples
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The authors conclude that stereoblind people retain some residual binocular mechanism for depth perception.
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The authors conclude that stereoblind people retain some residual binocular mechanism for depth perception.
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"Of course, many people who are stereoblind have no artistic talent whatsoever," he said.
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I was well into my 30s before I realized that I'm stereoblind.
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I was well into my 30s before I realized that I'm stereoblind.
chained_bear commented on the word stereoblind
Daniel Engber, "The Problem with 3-D," Slate 4/2/09, here. I've known for years about this condition but not this word for it. Shocking (to me), according to the article, that five to eight percent of the population is stereoblind (like my S.O. and one of my closest friends). See also strabismus. Opposite condition is stereoacute (according to this article, which is linked in the Slate.com article).
April 7, 2009
reesetee commented on the word stereoblind
Yep. Another way in which we'll completely ruin our own bodies in the pursuit of entertainment.
April 7, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word stereoblind
... isn't that the purpose of life?
Well, the article itself is about how 3-D will always hurt one's eyes, but stereoblindness occurs regardless. (As I'm sure you know, with your extensive eyeball knowledge.)
April 7, 2009
reesetee commented on the word stereoblind
I suppose it is, now that you mention it.
*reconsiders*
Yes, that's the purpose of life. *runs off to find dangerous entertainment*
April 7, 2009