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[-] Donut@leminal.space 50 points 1 month ago

From the first source on the linked study, they describe it as the following:

(...) This functions as a mirror providing the second opportunity for photon capture by reflecting light back through the retina, enhancing visual sensitivity.

[-] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago

But the iris is a mask, it blocks off axis light

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