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allenout t1_j7c8tec wrote

Reply to comment by Landlubber77 in TIL about split brain theory, which explains that a person's brain hemispheres cannot share information with each other if the corpus callosum is severed. by Scruffy_Nerf_Hoarder

This actually doesn't matter much in most situations. It only matters if you block out one eye.

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Scruffy_Nerf_Hoarder OP t1_j7chiuw wrote

I wonder if pirates could file for disability.

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assjackal t1_j7dljvl wrote

Fun fact, pirate eye patches weren't to cover open eye sockets (though I'm sure that was a decent secondary use)

Eye patches were commonly used by sailors to keep one eye adjusted to dark vision above deck, so when they went below deck they woudn't have to wait for night vision.

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wimyan t1_j7gaoru wrote

you can also get the same effect by keeping one eye closed until you're back in the dark, eyepatches were more practical back then tho since they went on deck so often

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wegqg t1_j7d4rtl wrote

Its not one eye, it's one hemisphere (i.e left or right field of vision) of both eyes and they're flipped.

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allenout t1_j7d5efg wrote

I know, but my point still stands, you are fine if you use both eyes.

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