Devin looked directly into a very bright light and damaged his retina. The ophthalmologist told him that he has sustained massive damage to his rods, but for the most part, his cones have not been affected. Devin will likely now have
A)no color vision.
B)poor vision in bright illumination.
C)poor peripheral vision.
D)more accurate depth perception.

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Rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions and peripheral vision. Damage to rods would impair Devin's peripheral vision, but not his color vision or vision in bright illumination, as these are functions of the cones. Depth perception is not directly related to the function of rods.

Devin Looked Directly into a Very Bright Light and Damaged