Question 1

what is the fovea centralis?

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Fovea: The macula is small central portion of the retina. The center of the macula is the fovea centralis, an area where all of the photoreceptors are cones; there are no rods in the fovea.  The fovea is the point of sharpest, most acute visual acuity. This is where we are able to perceive color. Certain conditions can affect the macula and, in turn, one’s central vision.  Macular degeneration is one.

Question 2

why does the fovea centralis mean?

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Central vision: This is the spot at the exact optical center of the retina which allows you to perceive fine detail for reading or face recognition for instance.  Really an amazing dense concentration of light receptive elements.

Question 3

what property of the fovea centralis allows it to send very clear pictures to ourbrain?

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The macula FC is the: on the macula that allows us to see best because because of the topography of that area is devoid of large blood vessels and high density of cones and is a rod free area. It's a very specialized area of the eye.

Question 4

why is the fovea centralis different from the rest of the retina?

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Central vision: This part of the central retina is uniquely evolved to maximize central visual acuity for tasks like reading and recognizing people's faces. It does not help us with peripheral vision as the peripheral retina does.

Question 5

is fovea centralis one of the important parts of the eye?

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Fovea: The macula is small central portion of the retina. The center of the macula is the fovea centralis, an area where all of the photoreceptors are cones; there are no rods in the fovea.  The fovea is the point of sharpest, most acute visual acuity. This is where we are able to perceive color. Certain conditions can affect the macula and, in turn, one’s central vision.  Macular degeneration is one.

Question 6

how does the eye direct light onto the fovea centralis?

Accepted Answer

Cornea and Lens: Both these structures bend the light so that it focuses the light ideally on the fovea. Glasses are used to help get the light perfectly focused on the fovea if the cornea and lens don't naturally.

Question 7

are there surgeries to repair eye injury in the fovea centralis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I recommend a good evaluation from a retina specialist to discuss your options.

Question 8

does your fovea ever bother you?

Accepted Answer

Fovea: The macula is small central portion of the retina. The center of the macula is the fovea centralis, an area where all of the photoreceptors are cones; there are no rods in the fovea.  The fovea is the point of sharpest, most acute visual acuity. This is where we are able to perceive color. Certain conditions can affect the macula and, in turn, one’s central vision.  Macular degeneration is one.

Question 9

is fovea connected with retina?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The fovea is separate from the retina . Each carry about 50% input from he eye to the brain.

Question 10

between the roles of the fovea and macula?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy: The fovea (1mm diameter) is the name for the central, most sensitive part of the macula (5mm diameter).  The macula is the part of the retina involved in central vision including pattern recognition and color perception.

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