Retina of eye-definition

The innermost layer of the eyeball is called retina. It is the only light sensitive part. It consists of 10 sub-layers. The outer layers are composed of pigment cells and the inner layers are composed of nerve cells. It contains two types of pigment cells. Rod cells and angle cells. Rod cells are elongated and cylindrical and suitable for dim light vision. Corneal cells are convex and suitable for vision in bright light.

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