fovea centralis retinae

Introduction

A depression in the center of the macula retinae where only cones are present & blood vessels are lacking*.

The fovea is the area of most acute vision; it projects to the tip of the occipital pole.

The center of the fovea is the thinnest part of the retina.

* referred to capillary-free zone

More general terms

• eye structure

Component of

• macula retinae, macula lutea, macula, area centralis or punctum luteum