1) Vision provides the most direct access to the brain.
Both the brain and retina are two dimensional.
Use of two eyes allows 3d, rivalry, interference.
More of our brain is devoted to vision than total of all other
senses.
2) It is easy to produce rich localized retinal stimulation.
3) New technologies allow improved brain measurement.
4) It is well funded
5) Look through Nature Neuroscience, Journal of Vision, Vision
Research for a glimpse at all levels of Vision Science.
Why vision science is special.
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