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Sensory retina

This image compares two images of the retina at a similar magnification. The image in the left panel was generated by Dr. Johannes A. G. Rhodin, “An Atlas of Histology” (Oxford Press, 1974) and maintained in the University of Michigan collection. 400x, 400x

Retina <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

Retina

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
- Pigment epithelium <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

- Pigment epithelium

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
- Photoreceptor layer <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

- Photoreceptor layer

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
-- Outer segments of rods and cones <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

-- Outer segments of rods and cones

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
-- Inner segments of rods and cones <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

-- Inner segments of rods and cones

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
-- Outer limiting membrane <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

-- Outer limiting membrane

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
-- Outer nuclear layer <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

-- Outer nuclear layer

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
- Outer plexiform layer <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

- Outer plexiform layer

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
- Inner nuclear layer <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

- Inner nuclear layer

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
- Inner plexiform layer <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

- Inner plexiform layer

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
- Ganglion cell layer <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p> <p> </p>

- Ganglion cell layer

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x

 
- Nerve fiber layer <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

- Nerve fiber layer

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
- Inner limiting membrane <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

- Inner limiting membrane

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
Choroid <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

Choroid

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
Choriocapillaris <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

Choriocapillaris

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
Bruch’s membrane <p>This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x</p>

Bruch’s membrane

This image compares the appearance of the retina seen by light microscopy (right) and electron microscopy (left) at a similar magnification.  400x
Image source > <p>This electron micrograph, originally published by J.A.G. Rhodin, some from the University of Michigan collection.</p>

Image source >

This electron micrograph, originally published by J.A.G. Rhodin, some from the University of Michigan collection.
Main SlideRetina - Pigment epithelium - Photoreceptor layer -- Outer segments of rods and cones -- Inner segments of rods and cones -- Outer limiting membrane -- Outer nuclear layer - Outer plexiform layer - Inner nuclear layer - Inner plexiform layer - Ganglion cell layer - Nerve fiber layer - Inner limiting membraneChoroidChoriocapillarisBruch’s membraneImage source >