RETINAL LAYERS

The retina consists of several layers:

1. Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE): The outermost layer, supporting photoreceptors.
2. Photoreceptor Layer (Rods and Cones): Converts light into electrical signals.
3. Outer Nuclear Layer: Contains nuclei of photoreceptor cells.
4. Outer Plexiform Layer: Synapses between photoreceptors and bipolar cells.
5. Inner Nuclear Layer: Contains nuclei of bipolar, Müller, and amacrine cells.
6. Inner Plexiform Layer: Synapses between bipolar and ganglion cells.
7. Ganglion Cell Layer: Contains ganglion cells that transmit signals to the brain.
8. Nerve Fiber Layer: Contains axons of ganglion cells forming the optic nerve.
9. Internal Limiting Membrane: The boundary between the retina and the vitreous humor.

These layers work together to convert light into electrical signals, process visual information, and transmit it to the brain.