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Syvyystunnistus, or depth perception, refers to the visual ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and to judge the distance of objects. It is a fundamental aspect of human vision, allowing us to navigate our environment effectively, interact with objects, and avoid obstacles. This ability is achieved through a combination of monocular and binocular cues.

Monocular cues are those that can be perceived with only one eye. These include relative size, where larger objects are perceived as closer; interposition, where an object blocking another is perceived as closer; linear perspective, where parallel lines appear to converge in the distance; texture gradient, where textures become finer and less detailed with distance; and motion parallax, where objects closer to the viewer appear to move faster than objects farther away when the viewer's head moves.

Binocular cues, on the other hand, require the use of both eyes. The most important binocular cue is binocular disparity, also known as retinal disparity. Because our eyes are separated horizontally, they receive slightly different images of the same object. The brain processes these differences to calculate the depth and distance of the object. Convergence, the inward turning of the eyes when focusing on a nearby object, also contributes to depth perception.

Problems with syvyystunnistus can arise from various conditions, including strabismus (misaligned eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), or damage to the visual cortex. Impaired depth perception can lead to difficulties in everyday tasks such as driving, sports, and even simple activities like pouring liquids or catching a ball.