Vision

Definition

Vision is the ability to interpret the environment and surroundings through the detection of light by the eyes, leading to visual perception. It involves complex interactions between the eye's anatomy and the nervous system to process visual information.

Related terms

Retina:

The thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that contains photoreceptor cells which convert light into neural signals.

Optic nerve: The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain for interpretation.

Visual cortex: The part of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes