Rods are responsible for vision at low light levels (scotopic vision

). They do not mediate color vision, and have a low spatial acuity. Cones are active at higher light levels (photopic vision), are capable of color vision and are responsible for high spatial acuity.

What is the job of the rods and cones?

Cones and rods are two types of photoreceptors within the retina. This means that they are responsible for receiving signals (or images), processing them, and sending them to the brain.

What is an example of rods and cones?

The retina of the eye has two types of light-sensitive cells called rods and cones, both found in layer at the back of your eye which processes images. Cones are cone shaped structures and are required for bright light (day light) vision.