In the Human Eye Macula Lutea Is Present?

When an eye is looking directly at an object, light rays from that object are focused on the macula lutea. This is a yellow oval spot at the center of the retina (back of the eye). It is the part of the retina that is responsible for sharp, detailed central vision (also called visual acuity).

What is the macula lutea and Fovea Centralis?

The macula lutea (L. 'spot + yellow') simply called the macula is a yellowish-colored area situated lateral to the optic disc. It has a central depression, the fovea centralis (L. 'pit + central') also simply called the fovea.

Which layer of the eye contains the macula lutea?

The macula (/ˈmakjʊlə/) or macula lutea is an oval-shaped pigmented area near the center of the retina of the human eye and in other animals.