Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blindsight
noun
/ˈblaɪndˌsaɪt/
Definition
The ability to respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them.
Examples
- A patient with blindsight could navigate around obstacles in a room without being able to see them.
- Researchers are studying blindsight to understand how the brain processes visual information outside of conscious awareness.
Meaning
Blindsight refers to a phenomenon where individuals who are clinically blind show some ability to detect and respond to visual information, despite lacking conscious vision.
Synonyms
- unconscious vision
- visual awareness
