Medical Encyclopedia
Retina
The retina is the internal layer of the eye that receives and transmits focused images. The retina is normally red due to its rich blood supply.
Update Date: 11/13/2007
Updated by: Manju Subramanian, M.D., Assistant Professor in Opthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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