Function of the human eye that is used in bright illumination or in daylight (at photopic intensities). Photopic vision is performed by the three types of RETINAL CONE PHOTORECEPTORS with varied peak absorption wavelengths in the color spectrum (from violet to red, 400 - 700 nm).
    

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Note of a method of studying the binocular vision of colour / by John G. M'Kendrick, M.D.

Researches in colour vision : and the trichromatic theory / by William de W. Abney.

Das Sarkom des Auges / von R. Putiata Kerschbaumer ; mit einem vorwort von Professor Dr. Sattler.

The physical and physiological basis of color / by James Wallace.

Remarks on the field of vision in certain cases of "neglected eyes" / by G. E. de Schweinitz.

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Note of a method of studying the binocular vision of colour / by John G. M'Kendrick, M.D.

Researches in colour vision : and the trichromatic theory / by William de W. Abney.

Das Sarkom des Auges / von R. Putiata Kerschbaumer ; mit einem vorwort von Professor Dr. Sattler.

The physical and physiological basis of color / by James Wallace.

Remarks on the field of vision in certain cases of "neglected eyes" / by G. E. de Schweinitz.