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Syvyysnäky, also known as stereopsis or stereoscopic vision, is the ability to perceive depth and three-dimensional space. This perception arises from the brain's processing of slightly different images received by each eye. Because our eyes are positioned a small distance apart, they capture the same object from slightly different angles. This difference in perspective, known as binocular disparity, provides crucial information about an object's distance.

The brain analyzes these disparities, comparing the relative positions of objects in the two images. Objects closer to the observer will have a greater disparity than objects farther away. This computational process allows us to judge distances, identify the relative positions of objects in our environment, and navigate effectively. Syvyysnäky is essential for many everyday activities, from catching a ball to driving a car.

While binocular vision is the primary mechanism for syvyysnäky, other cues also contribute to our perception of depth. These monocular cues include relative size, interposition (one object blocking another), linear perspective (parallel lines appearing to converge in the distance), texture gradient, and motion parallax (closer objects appearing to move faster than distant ones when the observer moves). However, the most precise and compelling sense of depth comes from the combined input of our two eyes. Conditions that impair binocular vision, such as strabismus (crossed eyes) or amblyopia (lazy eye), can significantly affect a person's ability to perceive depth accurately.