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THE EDITOR: When we wake up in the middle of the night, in those first few moments of consciousness, we can see nothing at all if the lights are out. After about a minute, however, our pupils dilate, allowing as much available light as possible into the eyes. This then allows us to see fragments … Continue reading Age of the blind almost over

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