title: Some contributions of I.E. Purkynĕ to the visual physiology.
abstract: In the research of binocular vision J. E. Purkynĕ pointed out the role of retinal corresponding areas. He observed binocular interaction of pressure phosphenes elicited in them and the fusion of images projected on the corresponding foveal areas even in eyes with artificial divergency. For the first time he proposed the examination of visual fields (perimetry) in several planes and he also introduced the colour perimetry. Purkynĕ analyzed profoundly the different functions of direct (foveal) and indirect (peripheral) vision. In indirect vision he anticipated the modern concept of the useful field of view. Of fundamental importance was Purkynĕ's research of the strategy and different types of ocular movements. In analysis of motion perception, he evolved the hypothesis of "general sense of space" which is very close to modern feed-back conception of "corollary discharge".
mesh_terms: D003604:Czechoslovakia; D005133:Eye Movements; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D010827:Physiology / Q000266:history; D014785:Vision, Ocular / Q000502:physiology; D014796:Visual Perception / Q000502:physiology