Have you ever wondered if cats can see in complete darkness given that we know about their exceptional vision? The answer to this question is - no, but in semi-darkness they can see even 50 percent better than us thanks to the specific structure of the eye.
Relative to the size of the head, cats have extremely large eyes that consist of several layers of tissue. The white blood cells consist of dense connective tissue that is well supplied with blood.
The cornea is made up of thin layers of cells arranged in a special way, which allows light to enter the eye.
Cats, like dogs, have a layer of tissue that reflects light. Its professional name is tapetum lucidum. Simply put, it makes cats' eyes glow in the dark.
While the tapetum lucidum increases the ability to see in low light, it simultaneously reduces visual acuity in bright light.
Cats can also distinguish colors, but not similar shades.
The next time you leave your cat in complete darkness, remember that she can't see anything. It would be good if it had at least a small light source, reports Index.
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