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Macula

Maculahe macula is located roughly in the center of the retina, temporal to the optic nerve.  It is a small and highly sensitive part of the retina responsible for detailed central vision.  The fovea is the very center of the macula.  The macula allows us to appreciate detail and perform tasks that require central vision such reading. 

 

 

Anatomy Focus

  Angle structure
Aqueous
Choroid
Ciliary body
Conjunctiva
Cornea
Extraocular Muscles
Eyelids
Iris
Lens
Macula
Optic nerve
Pupil
Retina
Sclera
Tear film
Tear production
Vitreous
 
 

Spotlight

  Conjunctiva
Lens
Vitreous