The macula is a small area at the center of the retina that gives us our pinpoint central vision. The area of retina surrounding the macula gives us our peripheral vision. The retina converts light rays into signals, which are sent through the optic nerve to the brain. Get more information at http://www.geteyesmart.org.
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