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Retina

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Updated June 04, 2007

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the Retina

the Retina

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Definition: The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye. The retina is sensitive to light. When light enters the eye, the retina converts the light into signals. These signals are sent through the optic nerve to the brain to produce vision. Problems and disorders of the retina include:

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ADAM Medical Encyclopedia.Retina.

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