The Center of Vision: The Macula
The retina, located in the back of the eye, contains several layers of photoreceptor cells (known as rods and cones).
What does the macula contain?
Foveola: the foveoala lies in the center of the fovea and contains only cone cells, Macula: The portion of eye at the center of the retina that processes sharp, clear, straight-ahead vision. Photoreceptors: The light sensing nerve cells (rods and cones) located in the retina.
Does the macula lutea contain rods and cones?
The macula is responsible for our straight ahead or central vision as well as our sharp, detailed vision. The macula is the red spot just above the optic nerve in this picture. Made up mainly of cone cells (photoreceptor cells responsible for color vision). It does not have rod cells.
