Dermo-optical perception

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Dermo-optical perception (DOP) refers to the supposed ability to see without using the eyes (as distinct from blindsight). Typically, people who claim to have dermo-optical perception claim to be able to see using the skin of their fingers or hands. People who claim to have DOP often demonstrate it by reading while blindfolded. Dermo-optical perception is sometimes referred to as bio-introscopy.

DOP has been discredited as pseudoscience, and explainable by the use of magicians' tricks.

[edit] External links

• Skeptic's Dictionary entry on Dermo-optical perception
• Randi Institute on Dermo-optical perception