A blind spot is a part of the field of vision that is not perceived, because there are no light-receptive cells where the optic nerve collects on the retina. The brain actually compensates for this by filling in the gap.
He has been allowed only 7 kg of luggage, a dictaphone, two pens designed to work in zero gravity, three cameras and nine CDs – among them songs from the Beatles and Andrea Bocelli, the blind Italian tenor.
We are more likely to be blind to our own failings than perhaps we realize. This could explain why some incompetent people are so annoying, and also inject a healthy dose of humility into our own sense of self-regard.
We are more likely to be blind to our own failings than perhaps we realize. This could explain why some incompetent people are so annoying, and also inject a healthy dose of humility into our own sense of self-regard.
We are more likely to be blind to our own failings than perhaps we realize. This could explain why some incompetent people are so annoying, and also inject a healthy dose of humility into our own sense of self-regard.
One of the world's leading causes of blindness is a small parasitic worm that can get in the eyes. Diagnosis has proven difficult, but the recent discovery of a biomarker in the urine of those infected will aid in treatment.
One of the world's leading causes of blindness is a small parasitic worm that can get in the eyes. Diagnosis has proven difficult, but the recent discovery of a biomarker in the urine of those infected will aid in treatment.
One of the world's leading causes of blindness is a small parasitic worm that can get in the eyes. Diagnosis has proven difficult, but the recent discovery of a biomarker in the urine of those infected will aid in treatment.
One of the world's leading causes of blindness is a small parasitic worm that can get in the eyes. Diagnosis has proven difficult, but the recent discovery of a biomarker in the urine of those infected will aid in treatment.
China's official press has emphasized Activist Chen GuangCheng's blindness in an attempt to undermine him. For many it gives his escape from the all-seeing eyes of the state an almost allegorical significance.