Chapter 46.2, Problem 3R

Summary Introduction

To review:

The changes in vision, if the optic chiasm is cut in the middle.

Introduction:

The optic chiasm is an X-shaped structure, where optic nerves from the two eyes cross each other. The optic nerve from the left eye goes to the right side of the brain and the optic nerve from the right eye goes to the left side of the brain. It is present just below the hypothalamus.