Vision science is the scientific study of
vision. Vision science encompasses all studies of vision, such as how
human and
non-human organisms process visual information, how conscious
visual perception works in humans, how to exploit visual perception for effective communication, and how artificial systems can do the same tasks. Vision science overlaps with or encompasses disciplines such as
ophthalmology and
optometry,
neuroscience(s),
psychology (particularly
sensation and perception psychology,
cognitive psychology,
biopsychology,
psychophysics, and
neuropsychology),
physics (particularly
optics),
ethology, and
computer science (particularly
computer vision,
artificial intelligence, and
computer graphics), as well as other engineering related areas such as
data visualization,
user interface design, and
human factors and ergonomics. Below is a list of pertinent journals.