Why is it when you lay sideways, you still see rightside up?

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Why is it when you lay sideways, you still see rightside up?

2006-10-29 14:28:51 · 2 answers · asked by Jessica Monique! 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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Your visual cortex can make the adjustment if it so desires.

2006-10-29 14:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by Pseudo Obscure 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

The back of our eye is receiving all information "upside down". Our brain has learned to put it all back right side up. It's not that much of a stretch to accept that the brain adjusts for when our head is tilted, when we move - but stay focused on the same thing, when we lie on our side....

2006-10-29 14:38:32 · answer #2 · answered by Richard S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋