Physiological Optics IV

At the end of the OPT 416 (Physiological Optics IV) course, students should be able to: 1. identify the mechanisms involved in the visual perceptions of distance and depth; 2. describe the mechanisms involved in the visual perceptions of direction of an object in space; 3. discuss the mechanisms involved in the visual perceptions of the size of an object in space; 4. describe the mechanisms involved in the visual perceptions of the shape of an object in space; 5. describe the mechanisms involved in the visual perceptions of the motion of an object in space; 6. differentiate the optics and physiology behind optical illusions and entoptic phenomena, as well as their clinical significance and application; and 7. conduct laboratory demonstration of entoptic phenomena and optical illusions.

The perception of depth, direction, size, shape, distance, motion and time through the visual medium. Optical illusions and entoptic phenomena; their causes and significance to the visual system. Laboratory work is included.