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One of the earliest to study vision. Proposed that light comes from visible objects and travels to the eye.

Pythagoras 480 BC

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Suggested that the eyes emits light. Vision occurs when light from the eye interacts with objects

Empedocles 450 BC

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Supported Emission Theory (Active Vision). Believed rays come from the eyes and “touch” objects allowing us to see

Plato 428-328 BC

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Opposed emission theory by proposing the Intromission Theory. Light comes from objects and enters the eye. Introduced the role of medium in vision

Aristotle 384-322 BC

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Studied geometrical optics. Light travels in straight lines . Described the Law of Reflection

Euclid 300 BC

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Conducted early scientific measurements of light

Ptolemy 160 AD

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Proposed that vision involved pneuma (life force). Pneuma travels from brain → optic nerve → eye.

Galen 200 AD

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Studied burning mirrors and lenses. Explained how curved mirrors and lenses focus light

Ala Ibn Sahl 984 CE