How Many Megapixels Is the Human Eye?

How Many Megapixels Is the Human Eye?

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Really, though, the megapixel resolution of your eyes is the wrong question. The eye isn't a camera lens, taking snapshots to save in your memory bank. It's more like a detective, collecting clues from your surrounding environment, then taking them back to the brain to put the pieces together and form a complete picture. There's certainly a screen resolution at which our eyes can no longer distinguish pixels — and according to some, it already exists — but when it comes to our daily visual experience, talking in megapixels is way too simple.

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For a fun, approachable illustration of how the eye sees the world, check out "Eye: How It Works" by David Macaulay. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.

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November 14, 2018 at 09:11AM