Question

what are the advantage of having two forwardly placed eyes?

Answer 1

The advantages are several, some of which are as follows:
1) In case one eye is damaged, the other can be used.
2) The two eyes together give a wider field of view.
3) Binocular vision or depth perception is given by the two eyes together.
4) Objects behind an obstacle may be seen.
5) Ability to detect faint objects is enhanced.