Bipolar Cells

Bipolar cells are specialized neurons located in the retina of your eye, acting as critical links between photoreceptors (rods and cones) and ganglion cells. They receive visual signals—light information—from photoreceptors and process or relay these signals to the brain via the optic nerve. Bipolar cells help refine visual information, contributing to aspects like contrast and brightness perception. They are essential for translating the light-sensitive input from your eye into signals that your brain can interpret as images, playing a central role in your visual system’s ability to perceive the world around you.