About The Medical Condition Retina

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Retina

Retina Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Retina Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Retina?

The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent.

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