fovea
/ˈfoʊviə/
noun
- A small depression or pit in a surface, especially in the retina of the eye where vision is sharpest.
- Damage to the fovea can cause a loss of central vision.
- The fovea contains a high concentration of cone cells, allowing for detailed color vision.
- When you look directly at an object, its image falls on the fovea for the clearest view.