A new study from The University of Sheffield in the U.K. has found hearing adults who learn a visual-spatial language such as British Sign Language (BSL) have better reaction times in their peripheral vision, which can be beneficial in many sports and when driving.
Additionally, researchers found deaf adults have significantly better peripheral vision and reaction times when compared to hearing adults and BSL users. Scientists reportedly found deaf adults had a faster reaction time around the entire visual field, extending as far as 85 degrees peripherally near the edge of vision.
Researchers believe their study help provide scientific evidence to support the theory that losing one of your five senses can enhance others.
The study was recently published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.
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Source: The University of Sheffield