1. A method, comprising the steps of: receiving an image signal encoded with image information for successive images, each image having nonuniform resolution comprising an area of greater resolution in a position in the image and within a surrounding area of lesser resolution together being simulative of retinal resolution, wherein the position of the area of greater resolution in the image changes between the successive images, said changes in the position of the area of greater resolution being indicative of changes in direction of a visual axis of an eye, decoding the input image signal, for providing a decoded image signal, and providing, in response to the decoded image signal, successive light images with said image information simulative of retinal resolution having areas of greater and lesser resolution, for viewing by the viewer with a visual axis of an eye of the viewer directed toward the area of greater resolution, wherein said image changes between the successive images are indicative of changes in direction of a visual axis of an eye, but other than an eye of the viewer, for emulation by the visual axis of the eye of the viewer.