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Bifoveal fixation

Bifoveal fixation refers to the ability of the foveas of the two (2) eyes to focus on the same object simultaneously, critical to binocular depth perception.

Fovea refers to a small area in the center of the retina in which cones are concentrated; the area of sharpest vision.

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