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Damage to the fovea of the eye would interfere with what ability?

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Central vision: The fovea of the eye is the area of the retina which is resposible for providing the best central vision. In general if the fovea is damaged or destroyed, the resulting vision is 20/200 or worse which is legal blindness.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 4/10/2016

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