Depth Perception
Being able to gauge the depth of an incision is crucial. Humans binocular vision make this easy in a three dimensional environment. However this can be much more difficult when the view is presented on a flat computer screen.
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—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)
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