noun
- A small pit or depression, especially the tiny central depression in the macula of the retina where vision is sharpest.
Usage: anatomy; technical
Examples
- The foveola is the region of the eye responsible for the clearest central vision.
- Damage to the foveola can result in a loss of sharp, detailed vision.
- During an eye examination, the ophthalmologist checked the health of the patient's foveola.
- The foveola contains the highest concentration of cone cells in the retina.
- Light focused on the foveola produces the most acute visual perception.