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The Fovea

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The fovea is the small central region of the retina packed with cones, where visual acuity is highest.

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Only the few words at the center of gaze are sharp; the rest of the line is markedly blurrier.

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The sharp visual field is far smaller than it feels. Eye movements build the impression of a detailed scene.