Microglial Cell Consuming Photoreceptors (IMAGE) NIH/National Eye Institute Caption A microglial cell (green) extends spider-like arms to capture and consume rod photoreceptor cells (blue). Credit Dr. Wai T. Wong, National Eye Institute Usage Restrictions Please credit Dr. Wai T. Wong, National Eye Institute. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.