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Retina

Retina

Overview

The retina is the internal layer of the eye that receives and transmits focused images. The retina is normally red due to its rich blood supply.

Review Date 11/4/2021

Updated by: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.