Question

Following eye surgery, a man was required to wear an eye patch over his right eye. What effect will this patch have on the man's vision?

Answer 1

Answer:

Losing the ability to accurately track moving objects

Explanation:

Monocular vision (seeing with one eye only) differs significantly from binocular one (seeing with two eyes).

The biggest impact of wearing an eye patch would be a totally different ability to track moving objects, to judge distances and to perceive depths. The person would have to use his other senses (hands for example) in order to move effortlessly.

Reaching for objects and grasping them would be a problem too and the eye patch wearing person may have difficulties with pouring himself a cup of coffee.

One of the big challenges would be driving a car.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is: The patch will have a membrane or flap protection effect.

Explanation:

In the surgical procedure, finally, a patch is placed over the eye - transparent plastic or perforated metal - to protect the membrane or flap.

Since for some days you should not do sports, you should not drive until your vision has improved sufficiently to drive safely, during the following two weeks you should avoid swimming pools, hot water immersion baths and whirlpool tubs.

The answer is: The patch will have a membrane or flap protection effect.