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  1. Fovea centralis - Wikipedia

    The fovea is responsible for sharp central vision (also called foveal vision), which is necessary in humans for activities for which visual detail is of primary importance, such as reading and driving.

  2. Fovea of the Eye (Anatomy, Functions & Associated Conditions)

    Sep 24, 2024 · The fovea centralis (fovea) is a small depression at the center of the retina. It provides the sharpest vision in the human eye, also called foveal vision.

  3. Fovea centralis - All About Vision

    Jan 26, 2021 · The fovea is a tiny part of the eye’s anatomy that makes a huge difference in our eyesight. Resting inside the macula, the fovea (also called “fovea centralis”) provides our …

  4. Where Is the Fovea Located and What Does It Do?

    Aug 16, 2025 · The fovea, also known as the fovea centralis, is a small, specialized depression located within the macula, a yellowish, oval-shaped area in the center of the retina. The retina …

  5. Fovea: What It Is, What It Does & More | MyVision.org

    Jan 21, 2023 · What Is the Fovea? The fovea is a small area of the retina that contains the highest concentration of photoreceptors. These photoreceptors, called cones, are responsible …

  6. Normal and abnormal foveal development - British Journal of …

    Normal foveal development begins in utero at midgestation with centrifugal displacement of inner retinal layers (IRLs) from the location of the incipient fovea.

  7. FOVEAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FOVEAL is of or relating to a fovea (as the retinal fovea) : situated in or mediated through the fovea.

  8. Fovea centralis: Anatomy and function | Kenhub

    Feb 13, 2024 · The fovea centralis is a specialized area of the retina that has the highest visual acuity (sharpest vision). Specifically, it is a depression located within the center of the macula …

  9. Fovea Centralis - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Research has identified molecular, cellular, and mechanical factors that contribute to foveal development, including differential retinal progenitor cell growth, neurogenesis timing, fate …

  10. The Architecture of the Human Fovea By Helga Kolb, Ralph …

    We summarize the development, structure, different neural types and neural circuitry in the human fovea. The foveal pit is devoid of rod photoreceptors and of secondary and tertiary …