Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Binocular depth cues are visual information taken in by two eyes that allow for perception of depth and distance. They depend on the slightly different views each eye has due to their horizontal separation on the face.
Related terms
Stereopsis: The process by which the brain perceives and interprets these two slightly different visual images from each eye as one, creating a sense of three-dimensionality.
Convergence: A binocular cue for perceiving depth; the extent to which the eyes converge inward when looking at an object, giving an indication of distance.
Retinal disparity: The slight difference in lateral location between objects as seen by the left eye versus the right eye, helping the brain to gauge relative distances