Macula lutea
Definition
The macula lutea is the yellow oval spot at the center of the retina
(back of the eye). It is responsible for sharp, detailed central vision (also called visual acuity).
Alternative Names
Macula
References
Fay A. Diseases of the visual system. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine
. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 449.
Review Date: 11/15/2009
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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