At low levels of illumination, looking next to an object rather than directly at it would produce
A)virtual blindness.
B)improved acuity, but poor color vision.
C)improved color vision, but poor acuity.
D)both improved acuity and color vision.

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Looking next to an object rather than directly at it is called using peripheral vision. At low levels of illumination, the center of the retina (where acute vision occurs) is less sensitive than the peripheral areas of the retina. Therefore, using peripheral vision can provide improved acuity in low light conditions, but color discrimination is poorer in peripheral vision compared to direct vision.

At Low Levels of Illumination, Looking Next to an Object