macula
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As they build up, they can interfere with the health of the retina, especially the macula, the part of the eye responsible for sharp central vision.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
The disease affects the macula, a small area at the center of the retina that is essential for sharp, detailed vision.
From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026
According to the RNIB, Stargardt disease is an inherited eye condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina, and causes a reduction in vision there.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024
But mouse retinas lack the macula, a key region found in human eyes that picks out fine details, so they are not an ideal model.
From Scientific American • Aug. 8, 2022
Reniform: kidney-shaped: applied to a macula approximating that shape, found at the end of median cell in many moths.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
