An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision
Small centralized area of the retina responsible for acute central vision Damage to this portion of the retina severely limits a patient's ability to read, recognize faces and perform any other task that requires straight-ahead vision See Free Eye Tests
The macula is a small anatomical area in the inner ear and the eye; it contains an increased number of nerve cells In the inner ear, it is the patch of sensory hair that provides information about the position of the body in relation to gravity, also known as the otolith organ of the ear In the eye, the macula is a shallow depression in the retina of the eye, opposite the lens It contains a large concentration of cones and is specialized for the perception of color and sharp intense images
The macula is a special group of cells in the center of the retina The macula is involved in seeing fine detail, as in reading small print, doing many craft hobbies, and seeing road signs at a distance Macular degeneration can occur with aging, which is one reason why regular eye exams are important for adults even when your eyeglasses or contact lenses don't seem to need an update
The pigmented central area or "yellow spot" of the retina that is adjacent to the optic nerve It is the most sensitive area of the retina and contains the fovea, a depressed region that is responsible for detailed central vision
the pigmented central area on the retina that is devoid of blood vessels The macula is the most sensitive area of the retina and is responsible for retinal nourishment Macular degeneration refers to the atrophy of the macula, which may lead to vision loss
An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, having a diameter of about 1.5 mm and often histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells
The central portion of the retina The macula contains a dense concentration of cone photoreceptor cells that help us see fine visual detail and color vision Only primates (human and monkey) have maculas