Retinal ganglion cells

Retinal ganglion cells are specialized neurons in the eye's retina responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. They receive signals from other retinal cells that process light and color, then organize and send these signals via their long nerve fibers called axons. These axons collectively form the optic nerve, which carries visual data to the brain’s visual cortex for interpretation. This process allows us to perceive images, shapes, colors, and motion, making retinal ganglion cells crucial for visual perception and helping us understand and navigate our environment.