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The macula lutea is the yellow oval spot at the center of the retina (back of the eye). It is responsible for sharp, detailed central vision (also called visual acuity).
Alternative NamesMacula
ReferencesFay A. Diseases of the visual system. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 449.
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∙ 12y agoThe macula lutea is the yellow oval spot at the center of the retina (back of the eye). It is responsible for sharp, detailed central vision (also called visual acuity).
Alternative NamesMacula
ReferencesYanoff M, Cameron D. Diseases of the visual system. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 431.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 10/22/2011
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Which lies closest to the exact posterior pole of the eye?
Macula lutea
What is unique about the macula lutea?
It is the part of the retina with the highest concentration of cones.
Tiny pit of the macula lutea contains only cones?
Fovea centralis
The only area on the retina where light rays are brought to a true focus?
Macula Lutea
Which term describes the region where vision is sharpest on the retina?
Macula Lutea
Yellowish region in the retina containing thr fovea centralis is called the?
Macula Lutea
Tiny pit in the macula lutea?
The pit in the middle of the macula is called the fovea. The fovea is responsible for high resolution vision.
Function of fovea centralis?
Located in the center of the macula lutea, the fovea centralis allows the eye to focus for visual discrimination.
Where are photoreceptors highly concentrated?
The fovea centralis has the highest concentration of photoreceptors. The macula lutea has the second highest concentration.
What is the area of sharpest vision in the eye?
Fovea centralis at the Macula. it is so because it contains receptor cells known as the Rods & Cones.Fovea centralis
Where is the area of acute vision in the eye?
The Fovea Centralis is a small pit located laterally to the optic disk and is the area of sharpest vision that is located in the center of the macula lutea.
What is the region of the retina where images are focused called?
The region on the retina that humans and other predatory animals have where images are focused is called the fovea centralis.
