Retinal processing

Retinal processing refers to how the eyes convert light into signals for the brain. When light hits the retina at the back of the eye, specialized cells called photoreceptors (rods and cones) detect it. Rods are sensitive to low light and help with night vision, while cones detect color and detail. These photoreceptors convert light into electric signals, which then travel through the optic nerve to the brain, where they are interpreted as images. This complex process allows us to see and understand our visual environment accurately.