macula
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The disease affects the macula, a small area at the center of the retina that is essential for sharp, detailed vision.
From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026
It affects the macula, the central region of the retina that contains tightly packed cells used for sharp, detailed color vision.
From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025
According to the RNIB, Stargardt disease is an inherited eye condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina, and causes a reduction in vision there.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024
But mouse retinas lack the macula, a key region found in human eyes that picks out fine details, so they are not an ideal model.
From Scientific American • Aug. 8, 2022
P. flava, oculis, macula circa ocellos, vittulis tribus mesothoracis setisque caudalibus nigris.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
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