Function of the Retina
What is the Retina?
The retina is a layer that covers the back of the eye which contains cells called rods and cones which collect to light taken in by the eye and converts them in to images that is sent to the brain. The retina is important to your central vision as it contains the macula and also your peripheral sight (side vision).
The macula has a high amount cells and is important for detailed sight where as the peripheral retina is required to be able to move about safely although it has less cells in this area compared to the macula and therefore the level of detail is less in the peripheral field of vision.
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