Retinas Develop Differently in Deaf People

Retinas Develop Differently in Deaf PeopleOwing to the report from a study that retinas develop differently in deaf people, they are said to have superior vision when compared to those that are normal.

The scientists stated that their condition enables the retina to develop differently and helps them having a higher number of neurons transmitting visual information.

University of Sheffield's Dr Charlotte Codina stated, "Our hope is that as we understand the retina and vision of deaf people better, we can improve visual care for deaf people, the sense which is so profoundly important to them".

Emma Harrison, campaigner at the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, warned against loud noise, as they can lead to deafness later in life. She explained that anything that is really loud, like the music in clubs, had the tendency of damaging hear sense.

Though previous research had already revealed the connection between deafness and increased peripheral vision, the scientists assumed that the visual cortex in the brain was responsible, not the retinas.

However, in the new research, Scientists discovered that the retinas of people born deaf, or those who have lost their ability to hear early in life, developed differently from that of those who can hear.

Moreover, this is said to give them “greater peripheral vision” enabling them to see more as well as increasing their awareness of their surroundings and any potential disturbances.