photopic vision


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Noun1.photopic vision - normal vision in daylight; vision with sufficient illumination that the cones are active and hue is perceived
daylight vision
visual modality, visual sense, vision, sight - the ability to see; the visual faculty
foveal vision - vision with the fovea
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