How the Retina Works (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

How the Retina Works

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Each neuron in the retina views the world through a small, irregularly shaped window. These regions fit together like pieces of a puzzle, preventing "blind spot" and excessive overlap that could blur our perception of the world.

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Image: Courtesy of Dr. Jeffrey Gauthier, Salk Institute for Biological Studies

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