Definition
The macula lutea is the yellow oval spot at the center of the retina (back of the eye). It is responsible for sharp, detailed vision (also called visual acuity).
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Alternative Names
Macula
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Review Date:11/14/2005
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
