The retina is the innermost delicate membrane of the eye, made up of nerve cells that “capture” the rays entering the eye. The perceived and transformed visual information reaches the brain through the optic nerve.
The macula is a special part of the retina where the greatest number of light-sensitive cells are located, and to which we owe our central vision. It provides detailed and color vision and allows us to see objects in great detail. Thanks to it, we read, watch television, drive, and recognize faces.
The vitreous body is the part of the eye between the lens and the retina, containing a transparent gel called vitreous fluid.
The most common and socially significant retinal diseases are:
