The eye is a complex organ composed of many parts. Good vision depends on the way in which those parts work together. It is helpful to understand how the eye works before learning about macular degeneration.

 

Click here to see a cross-sectional view of the eye. The basic structures of the eye are explained in this section.

 

Click here to see a detailed view of the retina.

Click here to watch a 1.7 MB movie exploring the structures of the eye and the retina.

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