Why do we have a blind spot in our visual field?
A)from looking at the sun too much
B)because of an opening through which the optic nerve passes
C)because of the way the lens focuses light, a spot is missed on the retina
D)from the fovea's placement

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The blind spot is caused by an opening in the retina through which the optic nerve passes, which has no photoreceptors. Therefore, light that falls on this spot cannot be detected by the visual system, creating a blind spot in our visual field. The other options (A, C, D) do not accurately describe the cause of the blind spot.

Why Do We Have a Blind Spot in Our Visual