Retinal
(adjective)
- Relating to the retina of the eye.
- Relating to the light-sensitive membrane in the back of the eye that converts light into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain.
Origin:
From the latin word "retina" meaning "net" or "net-like" and refers to the retina of the eye.
Examples:
- The retinal specialist performed the examination.
- The retinal detachment was treated with surgery.
- The retinal pigmented epithelium is a layer of cells that provides nourishment to the retina.
- Retinal imaging is used to detect diseases such as diabetes and macular degeneration.
- Retinal prosthesis is a device that can restore vision to people with retinal degeneration.