Area
- fovea
Area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most...
- parafovea
Area of the retina immediately surrounding the fovea.
- macula
A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear...
Visual Cell
- visual cell
One of the cells of the retina that is sensitive to light.
- cone
A visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color.
- rod
A visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light.
Also contains
- neuroepithelium
Epithelium associated with special sense organs and containing sensory nerve en...
- blind spot
The point where the optic nerve enters the retina; not sensitive to light.