The light-sensitive lining at the back of the eye that converts light rays into electrical signals relayed to the brain.

Lining at the rear of the eye that relays messages to the brain.

The photosensitive part of the eye, upon which the lens images the scene being viewed. river. A perceived white rift in a block of type that results from the alignment of interword spaces from line to line. Proper layout and typesetting minimise or eliminate rivers.

the light sensitive region at the back of the eye that transmits the images you see to the brain.

The light sensitive nerve tissue, located in the back of your eye, that sends visual images to your brain.

The innermost covering of the eyeball.

The part of the eye that carries light and images to the brain through the optic nerve.

The thin inner surface of the back of the eyeball. The retina contains the photoreceptors that transduce light into neural signals. go to glossary index

The innermost layer of the eyeball. The retina contains the light-sensing rods and cones used for vision.

(RET-ih-nuh): Light sensitive neural tissue in the back of the eye that converts images from the eye's optical system into electrical impulses. These are sent along the optic nerve to the brain, which interprets them as vision. The retina forms a thin, membranous lining of the rear two-thirds of the eyeball (or globe).

the light-sensitive inner membrane of the eye that contains the receptor cells for vision. (157)

Located at the back of the eye, the retina's photosensitive cells convert light images into electrical impulses for the optic nerve. The optic nerve sends those impulses to the visual part of the brain, where they are interpreted into what we know as "sight".

The transparent layer of neuronal tissue that lines the back of the eye. The retina is actually a direct extension of the brain, connected by the optic nerve.

the innermost part of the eye. It is composed mostly of nerve fibres. Images are focused on to the retina. They are then transmitted to the brain by the optic nerve.

sensory tissue that lines the back of the eye. It contains millions of photoreceptors (rods and cones) that convert light rays into electrical impulses that are relayed to the brain via the optic nerve

Membrane at the back of the eye, which is sensitive to light stimuli and contains photoreceptors (cones and rods) and nerve cells that transmit the stimulation to the optic nerve.

the inner layer of the eye that receives light impulses and then sends visual messages along the optic nerve to the brain.

Layer of light-detecting cells ( rods and cones) at the back of the eye.

This thin layer lines the inside of the eye and receives light rays, processes them, and sends signals to the brain via the optic nerve. The retina is like the "film of a camera". It is separated from the very vascular choroid by the "retinal pigment epithelium". Sometimes breakdowns in this pigmented layer allow macular degeneration.

The sensory lining (inner coat) of the eyeball which receives images that have been focused by the lens. Photoreceptor cells in the retina transform light energy into chemical energy. Nerves connected to the photoreceptor cells transmit information via the optic nerve to the brain.

the lining of the back of the eye that receives visual images.

The innermost membrane of the eye, a network of photoreceptive (light-sensitive) nerve cells called rods and cones. The retina receives and reacts to incoming light and sends signals to the brain.

A layer of cells at the back of the eye which are sensitive to light and upon which the image formed by the lens is focused. The image is then carried to the brain by the optic nerve.

Part of the eye that picks up images and transmits them to the brain through the optic nerve.

the portion of the eye that receives light

the inner nervous tunic of the eye that absorbs light in the pigmented epithelium and stores vitamin A by use of photoreceptor cells.

a single layer containing nerve cells within the eye.

Thin membrane that covers the inside of the back two-thirds of the eye. Retina converts images into electrical impulses to be sent along the optic nerve to the brain and be converted into images that allow vision. See Retina in Eye Care Encyclopedia. See Free Eye Tests.

The inner lining of the eyeball; consists of a layer of light-sensitive cells that convert images from the optical system into electric impulses sent along the optic nerve for transmission to the brain.

The part of the eye containing photoreceptors; converts light into electrical impulses for interpretation by the brain.

Internal receptive surface of eye containing photoreceptors, rods and cones, and other neurones in visual system.

the innermost coating of the eyeball that contains photoreceptive cells sclera -- the tough, white membrane that covers all of the eye except for the area covered by the cornea

One of the three major segments of the eye. The retina is located in the back of the eyeball, and it has many layers. The layers of the retina contain blood vessels, nerve endings, and the specialized rods and cones that make it possible for us to distinguish shapes and colors.

The light-sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye that receive images and sends them as electric signals through the optic nerve to the brain.

The layer of light sensitive cells lining the inside of your eye that detects images focused on the back of your eye. It is connected to the brain by the optic nerve.

a thin tissue at the back of the eye that contains several cell types, including photoreceptors (rods and cones). The cells of the retina are similar to neuronal brain cells. The photoreceptor cells absorb light and convert it to electrical signals that are then transferred to secondary neurons and on to the visual cortex region of the brain.

Thin sensory tissue which lines the back of the eye. It contains millions of photoreceptors (rods and cones) that capture light and convert them into electrical impulses. These impulses travel along the optic nerve to the brain where they are turned into

layer of nervous tissue, covering the back two-thirds of the eyeball, in which stimulation by light initiates an electrochemical reaction in which electrical impulses are transmitted to the brain, producing the sensation of vision; actually an extension of the brain, formed embryonically from brain tissue and connected to the brain proper by the optic nerve

from L. rete = a net, based on an inappropriate translation of Galen where G. amphiblestron = 1. that which surrounds the vitreous; 2. a fisherman's net; the light-sensitive coat of eye (not like a net!).

The innermost layer of the eye, lining the vitreous chamber; also called neural tunic.

inner coat of the eyeball, lying only in the posterior portion of the eye and consisting of nervous tissue and a pigmented layer comprising epithelial cells lying in contact with the choroid; also called the nervous tunic

The innermost of the three tunics (coats) of the eyeball, surrounding the vitreous body and continuous posteriorly with the optic nerve.

a thin layer of light sensitive nerve tissue lining the interior of the eye that translates light waves into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain.

The inner layer of tissue that lines the back of the eyeball. It contains the light detectors -- rods and cones -- attached to the optic nerve.

is the part of the eye that lines the inside wall of the eye and consists of fine sensory tissue which acts as the film in a camera that captures and transmits images.

The innermost layer of the eye. It contains the visual receptors called rods and cones. The rods and cones receive the light impulses and transmits them to the brain via the optic nerve.

The neural tissue of the eye containing the receptor cells.

The nerve fiber layer or inner surface of the eyeball on which images are projected and delivered to the optic nerve as impulses for transmission directly to the brain.

The innermost layer of the eye comprised of ten layers

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Light has to be focused on the retina to obtain a clear image.

the layers of cells in the back of the eye that are responsible for sensing light and transmitting light- induced signals to the brain

Layer of fine sensory tissue that lines the inside wall of the eye; captures images, much like film in a camera, and transforms images into electrical signals and sends to brain

the light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve

A light-sensitive membrane lining the posterior part of the inside of the eye.

Nerve tissue lining the back of the eye that detects light and information and sends it to the brain.

The nervous tissue membrane at the back of the eye that connects to the optic nerve. The retina receives signals through the eye and conveys them, through the optic nerve, to the brain.

The transmitter located at the back of your eye that sends the images to your brain.

derivation uncertain - the innermost of the 3 layers of the eyeball.

The light sensitive inner lining of the eye that sends electrical impulses to the brain. The retina contains millions of photoreceptor cells that receives light rays, processes them, and sends signals to the brain via the optic nerve. The retina works like the film in a camera. The retina is composed of light sensitive cells knows as rods and cones. The human eye contains about 125 million rods which are necessary for seeing in dim light; and between six million to seven million cones that are needed to see sharp accurate images and colors.

the inner back surface of the eye. This tissue lines the inside of the eye similar to a piece of cellophane inside a hollow racquetball. This tissue converts light energy into nervous impulses and sends them to the part of the brain responsible for interpreting these impulses into images.

The light sensitive part of the back of the eye that corresponds to the film in a camera.

The thin neurological tissue which line the back wall of the eye which receives light and converts it to electrical signals for transmission via the optic nerve to the brain. Retinal Detachment: A separation of the retina from the back wall of the eye. Results in loss of vision in the detached area. Repairable with fair to good prognosis for vision in the early stages.

Thin tissue in the back of the eye that receives an image formed by the lens and converts it to electrical impulses carried by the optic nerve to the brain.

The nerve tissue that lines the back of the eye.

the innermost layer of blood vessels and nerves that serves as the “film” of the eye. The retina receives visual images and transmits signals to the optic nerve through its nerve endings, the rods and cones.

the neurological tissue at the posterior of the eye, containing the rods and cones which receives light and converts it to electrical signals for transmission via the optic nerve to the brain

Part of the eye (embryologically part of brain) that converts images from the eye's optical system into electrical impulses that are sent along the optic nerve for transmission to the brain. The retina forms the thin membranous lining of the rear two-thirds of the globe. Consists of layers that include rods and cones; bipolar, amacrine, ganglion, horizontal and Muller cells; and all interconnecting nerve fibers.

Anatomical layered, light-sensitive nerve tissue lining the interior of the eye allowing the transmission of electrical impulses to the brain interpreted as vision.

Specialized nerve tissue that acts much like the film in a camera, transforming light to electrical signals that are then sent to the brain.

the sensory membrane that lines the eye, receives the image formed by the lens, is the immediate instrument of vision, and is connected with the brain by the optic nerve

A multilayered sheet of nerve cells at the back of each eye which converts light into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain through the optic nerves and tracts.

nerve lining at back of eye

The retina may be described as the "screen" on which an image is formed by light that has passed into the eye via the cornea, aqueous humour, pupil, lens, then the hyaloid and finally the vitreous humour before reaching the retina. The retina contains photosensitive elements (called rods and cones) that convert the light they detect into nerve impulses that are then sent onto the brain along the optic nerve. ... more about the Retina

This layer of light-sensitive tissue lines the back of the eye. It enables the brain to receive visual messages via the optic nerve.

The back wall of the eyeball; the retina is covered with specialized nerve cells that convert images to electric energy.

Sensory tissue surround the eye, which sends messages to the brain.

Layer of tissue in the back of the eye which is sensitive to light. Impulses are sent to the brain to decipher the image and its color composition.

Light sensitive membrane at the back of the eye. Light is focused onto this membrane and the retina then transmits this information to the brain as impulses which the brain interprets as sight.

RET-eh-na A sheet of photoreceptors at the back of the human eye. 648

The structure at back of the eyeball composed of nerve cells that perceive light.

The delicate, light sensitive tissue inside the eye. The retina converts light images into electrical impulses. These are sent to the visual cortex of the brain where they are converted into visual images.

The inside, photosensitive surface of the eyeball.  It has an array of detectors sensitive to light and colour.

the part of the eye that is sensitive to light

innermost layer of the eye containing lightsensitive nerve cells and fibers connecting with the brain through the optic nerve and nourished by a network of blood vessels; receives image and sends it to the brain

The light-sensitive cell layers of the inner lining of the back of the eye.

The layer of light-sensitive cells in the back of the eye. The retina consists of fine nerve tissue which lines the inside wall of the eyes and acts like the film in a camera. Its primary function is to transmit images to the brain. When your vision is perfect, the light rays coming into your eye focus precisely on this part of the eye.

The light sensitive, back part of the eye containing the rods and cones that turns light waves into brain waves allowing us to see

the light sensitive lining of the rear part of the eye. it coverts the light image falling on it into nerv signals to the brain.

The retina is a thin tissue at the back of the eye that contains several cell types that are similar to brain cells since they are all neurons. The cell types include photoreceptor neurons (rods and cones) and other types of neurons. The photoreceptor cells of the retina absorb light and convert this light to electrical signals. The electrical signals are transferred from the photoreceptors to secondary neurons which then send the electrical signals to the visual cortex region of the brain for interpretation. The brain and retina constitute the Central Nervous System of the body.

Light-sensitive layer of tissue located at the back of the eye that transmits visual images to the brain.

The part of the eye that contains the rods and cones. It receives the image from the lens and conveys visual information to the brain via the optic nerve. The retina functions much like the film in a camera or the chip in a video camera.

The light sensitive nerve layer which converts light images into electrical signals for transmission to the brain. The retina can be compared to the film of a camera. See Peter's diagram.

That layer of nerve cells at the back of the eye responsible for vision and which contains rods and cones.

Like the film in a camera, the retina records the images received by the eye and sends them to the brain through the optic nerve.

The innermost layer of the eyeball. Light is imaged onto the retina by the lens. The retina contains three layers of neurons, including the photoreceptor neurons. The other neurons in the retina are responsible for sending impulse signals to the brain.

The light processing membrane located at the back of the eye. The retina is responsible for converting light into electrical impulses, which are then transmitted to the optic nerve. The retina is similar to film inside a camera.

The retina is a thin layer of nerve tissue that senses light. Specialized cells called rods and cones convert light energy into nerve signals that travel through the optic nerve to the brain. The retina is analogous to the film in a camera.

the layer of light-sensitive cells lining the back of the inside of the eye; consists of rods and cones.

The retina consists of fine nerve tissue that lines the inside wall of the eye and acts like the film in a camera. Its primary function is to capture and transmit images.

REH-tin-uh] The nerve tissue which lines the inside of the eye and acts like the film inside a camera.

A membrane lining the inside of the back of the eye that contains light-sensitive nerve cells that convert focused light into nerve impulses, making vision possible.

The inside layer of the back of the eye that contains the photoreceptors and associated neurons. The earliest stages of visual processing take place in the neurons of the retina.

sensory membrane that lines the posterior chamber of the eye; converts light to electrochemical impulses for transmission to the brain to complete the visual process.

The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and creates impulses that travel through the optic nerve to the brain. There is a small area, called the macula, in the retina that contains special light-sensitive cells. The macula allows us to see fine details clearly. See the entire definition of Retina

( reh-tin-uh) [L. dim. of rete, net] The innermost layer of the vertebrate eye, containing photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) and neurons; transmits images formed by the lens to the brain via the optic nerve.

layer inside the eye responsible for recepting light

the light-sensitive nerve layer that lines the back of the eye. The retina sense light and creates impulses that are sent through the optic nerve to the brain.

The inner, light-sensitive layer of the eye; includes the rods and cones.

A membrane lining the posterior part of the inside of the eye. It comprises photoreceptors (cones and rods) that are sensitive to light and nerve cells that transmit to the optic nerve the responses of the receptor elements.

a light-sensitive membrane lining the inner eyeball. Images are formed on the retina before being transmitted to the brain on the optic nerve.

The innermost layer of the eye, a neurological tissue, which receives light rays focused on it by the lens. This tissue contains receptor cells (rods and cones) that send electrical impulses to the brain via the optic nerve when the light rays are present.

anterior coat of the eye, formed of light-sensitive nerve fibers and connected with the optic nerve

The innermost layer of the eye that receives images transmitted by the lens.

The back of the eye where light falls and visual input is perceived and later transmitted to the brain for interpretation. The retina contains a large amount of the fatty acid DHA.

Covers almost entire inside surface of the eye; converts images received by eye's optical system into electronic impulses transmitted to the brain. Retinal receptors consist of rods, which function best in dim light, aid in peripheral vision; and cones, which function best in daylight conditions, give acute central and color vision.

The back surface inside the eyeball, opposite the lens. An image projected by the lens onto the retina is sensed by the rods and cones as different intensities of light and different colors.

The back surface of the eye, on which an image is formed.

The light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eyeball; sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. Click HERE for eye diagram

is the internal layer of the eyeball which contains the nerve necessary for receiving and trasmitting visual images.

The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eyeball, sending visual impulses through the optic nerve to the brain. Go to Top

The center part of the back lining of the eye that senses light. It has many small blood vessels that are sometimes harmed when a person has had diabetes for a long time.

The innermost coat of the eyeball. It is composed of nerve endings which convert optical images into nerve impulses.

A membrane of the eye consisting of nervous tissue and comprising ten layers. It is contiguous with the optic nerve sending visual impulses to the brain. The retina is soft and contains rhodopsin which gives it its purple tint. If exposed to direct sunlight it will become clouded.

Area at the back of the eye that detects light sends signals back to the brain, allowing us to see.

The light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eyeball. It contains the rods and cones which receive light and convert it to electrical signals for transmission via the optic nerve to the brain.

A multilayered, light-sensitive membrane lining the inner eyeball and connected by the optic nerve to the brain.

The light sensitive nerve layer in the back of the eye that receives visual stimuli that are transmitted to the brain.

Like the film in a camera, the retina (made of rods and cones) at the back of the eye receives images formed by the eye's optical system, and sends impulses to the brain through the optic nerve.

(RET-in-nuh) The light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eyeball; sends visual impulses through the optic nerve to the brain.

It is the light sensitive layer at the inside of the eye. It senses and converts light to nerve signals. These signals are passed to the brain.

a thin layer of sensory tissue that lines the inside wall of the back part of the eyeball. The retina acts like the film in a camera to capture images created by the focusing power of the cornea and the lens and transform them into electrical signals that are sent to the brain through the optic nerve.

Light processing membrane; converts light into electrical impulses that are transmitted to the optic nerve.

Sensory membrane inside the eye that is responsible for receiving images from the lens and sending it through the optic nerve. If light rays do not focus on the retina, a blurred image is transmitted to the brain.

A thin lining that is the back inner part of the eye. Its light-sensitive cells convert the image that is focused through the cornea and lens to electronic impulses. These impulses are then passed through the optic nerve.

multilayered, light-sensitive tissue that contains a variety of nerve cells (neurons) that process visual information

The inner, light-sensitive layer of the eye containing rods and cones; transforms the image it receives into electrical messages which are then sent to the brain via the optic nerve.

The light sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Back to top of the page

The sensory membrane that lines the eye; it is composed of several layers and functions as the immediate instrument of vision by receiving images formed by the lens and converting them into signals which reach the brain by way of the optic nerve.

back portion of the eye that registers visual images for transmission to the brain.

The layer at the back of the eye that is sensitive to light. It contains rods and cones which are connected to the brain through the optic nerve.

The thin layer of nerves that lines the back of the eye. The retina senses light and transmits light impulses to the optic nerve and then the brain.

The nerve layer that lines the back of the eye and can be compared to the film within a camera. The retina captures the information conveyed by light rays and transmits them via the optic nerve to the brain. The brain then interprets the signal from the retina as a “picture”.

a multi-layered membrane that lines the eye and receives light rays and translates them into impulses and transmits these impulses to the brain. The impulses are then interpreted as a visual image.

a thin nerve tissue in the back of the eye. It receives an image from the lens and transforms this image into electrical impulses that are carried by the optic nerve to the brain for interpretation. (Ref: Contact Lens Council) The central area of the retina (the macula) provides the clear, sharp central vision that you use for focusing on what is in front of you. The rest of the retina provides side (peripheral) vision. (Ref: WebMD)

The inner most layer of the eye where the light receptors, rods and cones, are located.

the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eyeball, which sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. Photoreceptors are found in the retina

The sensory membrane that receives the incident image formed by the cornea and lens of the human eye.  The retina lines the inside of the eye.

the light-sensing element inside the eye.

Inner covering of the eyeball on which images form to be perceived in the brain via the optic nerve.

The surface on the inside of the back of the eye. Light enters the eye through the pupil, and the lens focuses the light on the retina. The retina converts the light to a message to the brain.

The tissue-thin structure at the back of the interior of the eye that contains the photoreceptors, several layers of intermediate neurons, and the cell bodies of the axons that form the optic nerve.

the lining of the back of the eyeball where cells convert light into electrical signals, the surface onto which we see images is projected.

The lining of the back of the eye upon which the images focused by the front of the eye fall. It is very specialized and serves as a "living film" to process the light impulses into the images that we "see".

A thin flimsy tissue lining the back of the eye. Light rays are converted into electrical nerve impulses which are in turn transmitted via the optic nerve to the brain.

The most internal of the three eye membranes, located between the choroid and the vitreal body. The retina is a transpatent membrane composed of rods and cones. Chemical reactions in the retina transmit electrical impluses via the optic nerve to the brain, allowing vision. ( rétine, n.f)

light sensitive nerve tissue in the eye that coverts light into electrical impulses for transmission to the brain via the retinal nerve fibre layer and the optic nerve

The retina is the inner lining of the back of the eye that contains the visual cells (rods and cones). The function of the retina and visual cells is to convert light rays into electrical impulses that are transmitted to the brain by way of the optic nerve.

a 10-layered tissue membrane of the eye that transmits visual impulses through the optic nerve to the brain.

The delicate inner coat of the eye, formed by nervous filaments spreading from the optic nerve, and serving for the perception of the impressions produced by light. 182

Innermost layer of the eye; contains receptors responsive to light.

The sensory membrane that lines most of the back of the eye. The retina is composed of several layers including one containing the rods and cones. It receives the image formed by the lens and converts it into chemical and nervous signals which reach the brain by way of the optic nerve.

The retina is the thin nerve tissue in the back of the eye that receives an image from the lens and transforms it into an electrical impulse that's carried by the optic nerve to the brain for interpretation.

The delicate lining at the back of the eye that forms light into images that it sends to the brain. See the Retina FAQ.

The rear surface of the eye. It contains nerve cells called rods and cones. The rods are sensitive to light and the cones are sensitive to color. The retina receives light and color and converts it into nerve impulses that go to the brain to form an image.

The part of the eye that converts images from your eye´s optical system into electrical impulses to the brain through the optic nerve.

Light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that transmits visual impulses via the optic nerve to the brain.

The multilayered structure at the back of the eye responsible for light reception and processing of visual information. The retina consists of the neural retina, containing the neurons and glial cells, and the retinal pigmented epithelium, which absorbs stray light and supports the outer segments of photoreceptor cells.

The light-sensitive nerve layer in the back of the eye that receives and transmits visual stimuli to the brain.

The innermost layer of the eye. Its cells convert light into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain to be converted into visual images.

The area at the back of the human eye that converts incoming light into electrical impulses sent to the brain.

The membrane lining the back of the eye that contains photoreceptor cells. These photoreceptor nerve cells react to the presence and intensity of light by sending an impulse to the brain via the optic nerve. In the brain, the multitude of nerve impulses received from the photoreceptor cells in the retina are assimilated into an image.

The thin membranous lining of the rear two-thirds of the eye that converts images from the eye's optical system into electrical impulses sent along the optic nerve for transmission to the brain.

A multi-layered tissue lining the back surface of the eye, containing the photoreceptors called rods and cones.

Inside lining of the eye that converts visual images to electrical impulses for the optic nerve to carry to the brain.

the inner layer of the eye containing light-sensitive cells that connect with the brain through the optic nerve. It also contains retinal blood vessels which feed the retina and which can be affected by diabetes. Sclera: the white part of the eye that is a tough coating which, along with the cornea, forms the external protective coat of the eye. Vitreous Body: a colorless mass of soft, gelatin-like material that fills the eyeball behind the lens. This web resource is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Eli Lilly and Company. Copyright © 2005 Prevent Blindness America ® Diabetes - Home Diabetes and Your Eyes - Basic Diabetes Facts - Diabetes Eyesight Quiz Diabetic Retinopathy - Who is at Risk - Diagnosis and Testing- Stages- Treatment- Eye Anatomy - Medicare Benefits Resources PBA Web Forum

A layer of nerve tissue lining the back of the eye, consisting of photoreceptors. The retina takes images falling on it, converts them to electrical signals and sends them along nerve fibers to the vision centers in the brain.

light- sensitive layer of cells

The innermost structure of the eye made up of rods and cones. The retina turns the light image into a neural signal.

a layer of fine sensory tissue that lines the inside wall of the eye. The retina acts like the film in a camera to capture images, transforms the images into electrical signals, and sends the signals to the brain.

Innermost layer of the eye, formed of sensitive nerve elements and connected with the optic nerve.

The innermost layer of the eyeball. Images focused onto the retina are then sent to the brain.

a 10-layered, delicate nervous tissue membrane of the eye that includes the optic nerve. It is soft and transparent.

(REH-tin-uh) Nerve tissue lining the back of the eye that transmits visual stimuli to the brain.

the multilayered, light-sensitive membrane lining the inner eyeball that sends visual images to the brain via the optic nerve.

The photosensitive layer of the eyeball (globe). image

the inside layer in the eye that is responsive to light Humans as organisms

The retina is the nerve tissue lining the back of the eye, which senses light and colour and sends it to the brain as electrical impulses.

A physical biometric that analyses the layer of blood vessels situated at the back of the eye.

the sensory membrane that lines most of the large posterior chamber of the eye; functions as the immediate instrument of vision by receiving the image formed by the lens and converting it into chemical and nervous signals which reach the brain by way of the optic nerve

receptive field of the eye

The sensory tunic of the eye

A 10-layered, frail nervous tissue membrane of the eye, parallel with the optic nerve. It receives images of outer objects and carries sight signals through the optic nerve to the brain.

The retina is similar to the film in a camera. This is where the picture seen by the eye is converted to electrical signals and then transported to the occipital lobe via the optic nerve. The retina is made of cells called rods and cones. Rods are primarily used to aid with night and peripheral vision, while cones are designed to aid with color vision and crisp 20/20 vision.

The retina is a thin layer of neural cells that lines the back of the eyeball of vertebrates and some cephalopods. In vertebrate embryonic development, the retina and the optic nerve originate as outgrowths of the developing brain. Hence, the retina is part of the central nervous system (CNS).