People usually assume that people who see illusions create them with their minds, but it might be not always the case.
The research made by University of Exeter claims that illusions often happen because of our eyes.
Let's find out more.
The research surprises professionals
New research suggests that some visual illusions stem from specific limitations in our eyes and our visual neurons, rather than complex psychological processes.
Led by Dr. Jolyon Troscianko from the University of Exeter, the newest study shows that simple constraints on neural responses can explain some of these illusions.
Their model, combining "limited bandwidth" and perception of various patterns at different scales, accurately predicts illusions experienced by humans and animal color perception.
It changes our beliefs
These findings challenge old assumptions a lot and also shed light on our visual system's ability to handle contrasts, like those in high-definition TVs.
The study highlights how neurons with limited contrast bandwidth can perceive contrasts exceeding 10000:1, causing visual illusions.
Published in PLOS Computational Biology, it advances our understanding of visual perception.
