About Us | Privacy | Site Map
June 18, 2013
Font Size
A
A
A

Definition of Vision, central

Vision, central: A process in which millions of cells change light into nerve signals that tell the brain what the person is seeing. As a person reads, drives, and performs other activities that require fine, sharp, straight-ahead vision, light is focused onto the macula in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8545
Last Editorial Review: 3/30/2012

Medical Dictionary Definitions A - Z

Search Medical Dictionary

WebMD Daily

Get breaking medical news.

Please acknowledge your agreement





Medical Dictionary


Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick, easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including 24 hour, pharmacies