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Colored eye part?

[The colored part of the eye: brown, green, blue, etc. ... is called the macula,]The macula is a small spot in the back of the eye, and not visible from the outside without instruments. The visible part around the pupil is the iris.


What does grossly normal macula mean red eyes?

Physicians use "gross" or "grossly" as descriptors meaning "absolutely", "positively", "majorly" "big time" plus whatever word follows. So "grossly normal" means "the macula is absolutely, positively, majorly, big time" NORMAL. The macula is part of the back of the retina, where the occular nerve enters. The macula and retina are part of the eye. Redness of the scleras (the whites of the eye) occur usually from irritation but not from anything abnormal with eye structures.


What part of the eye gives the most detailed vision?

The part of the retina that gives the most detailed vision is called the fovea. It is in the center of the macula.


What is the fovea?

The fovea is a pit in the macula of the eye


In what part of the body is macula found?

Macula is part of the retina in the eye. It is a yellow coloured dot and serves the purpose of providing the high definition of vision. As one gets older, macular degeneration is a real possibility which can result in blindness in the worst cases.


What is the focal point of the eye called and where is it located?

The fovea centralis, also generally known as the fovea, is a part of the eye, located in the center of the macula region of the retina. It's important because it's the center of the eye's sharpest vision and the location of most color perception.


What part of the eye is responsible seeing light?

The retina is the part of the eye responsible for detecting light. It contains light-sensitive cells called photoreceptors that convert light into electrical signals, which are sent to the brain for processing.


Is macula contribute to refraction in the eye?

The macula is not directly involved in the refraction of light in the eye. It is a small area near the center of the retina that is responsible for central vision and detailed color vision. Refraction primarily occurs at the cornea and lens of the eye.


What is the yellow pigmented area with a dense accumulation of cones in the eye called?

the macula


What is back of the eye?

First Answer: the black center of the eye is the pupil. Second Answer: If you meant the BACK part of the eye (not black), then Macula is your answer. If you meant black then the guy who is called "Guy who is right" has your answer.


What is unique about the macula lutea?

The macula lutea is a small, oval-shaped yellow spot near the center of the retina in the eye. It contains a high concentration of cone cells that are responsible for producing detailed central vision. The macula lutea is essential for sharp and clear vision, especially for tasks like reading and recognizing faces.


Can macula lutea be seen with a ophthalmoscope?

Yes, the macula lutea can be visualized using an ophthalmoscope during an eye examination. This important area of the retina is located near the center of the posterior pole of the eye and is responsible for central clear vision.