Skótoptikus

The term "skótoptikus" refers to a type of vision that combines scotopic and photopic vision. Scotopic vision is the vision that occurs in low-light conditions, relying primarily on rod cells in the retina. These cells are highly sensitive to light but do not perceive color. Photopic vision, on the other hand, is the vision that occurs in bright light conditions, relying on cone cells. Cone cells are responsible for color vision and fine detail. Skótoptikus vision describes the intermediate range where both rod and cone cells are contributing to visual perception.

In scótoptikus conditions, color perception may be present but reduced, and detail might not be as sharp as in full photopic vision. The transition between scotopic and photopic vision is a gradual process, and the skótoptikus range represents this overlap. Factors such as the intensity of light, individual differences in retinal sensitivity, and adaptation time can influence the exact characteristics of skótoptikus vision. This type of vision is important for tasks performed during twilight or in dimly lit indoor environments where full daylight conditions are not present. Understanding skótoptikus vision helps explain how humans perceive their surroundings across a wide spectrum of lighting.