Which retinal cells are responsible for vision in dim light? How would you define the near point of the eye? What do the numbers 20/100 mean for visual acuity?
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- The retina, located at the back of the eye, contains two types of photoreceptor cells: rods and cones. - Rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions. They are highly sensitive to light and allow us to see in dim light but do not detect color. Show more…
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