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Peripheral vision

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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 vision

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