Talk:Underwater vision

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[edit] Refractive indices of the aquaeous and vitreous humours

The refractive indices of the aquaeous and vitreous humours are not relevant to underwater vision. The critical difference between viewing in air and in water is at the interface, the cornea. Once the light enters the cornea, the refractive properties of the remaining parts of eye are the same in air and in water.Robert P. O'Shea 07:15, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Do not merge

The topics should stay separate - the merge is not required as the topics are disparate. Visual perception is about photochemistry, neurological and psychological aspects of vision in humans. Underwater vision is a physical concept of visual distortions expected for aquatic life and divers - it is of sufficient scientific interest to deserve its spot on Wikipedia. EyeMD ^T|C 11:05, 20 October 2006 (UTC)