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macula

macula The macula is a yellow, pigmented oval area near the center of the retina that includes the fovea and is made up mainly of cone cells.

The macula is a yellow, pigmented oval area near the center of the retina that includes the fovea and is made up mainly of cone cells. It is responsible for sharp central vision, so damage to it can partly or completely impair central sight.