Why does the perceived brightness of a dim red light decrease more rapidly in peripheral vision compared to central vision?

💡 Explanation

Peripheral vision relies heavily on rods, which are more sensitive to low light but saturate quickly, because they have a slower response time compared to cones. Therefore, perceived brightness diminishes faster peripherally rather than centrally, where cones are more prevalent and continue to function under higher light levels.

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