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In a normal eye, light passes through the pupil and is focused by the lens onto the retina at the back of the eye. The retina converts light into electrical impulses that are carried to the brain. The brain interprets the impulses as visual images.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology |
| Last Updated | August 13, 2007 |
| Last updated: | August 13, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology |
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