Distinguish between:
Blind spot and Yellow spot
Blind Spot |
Yellow Spot |
1. It is the point on the retina at which the optic nerve leaves the eye and retinal blood vessels enter the eye. Hence, the optic nerve originates from here. |
1. It is the point on the retina which lies exactly opposite the the centre of the cornea, I.e., in the posterior of the eye, lateral to the blind spot. |
2. It is void of photoreceptor cells and are present as natural spots on the retina |
2. It is densely packed with photoreceptor cells, namely cones. Yellow spots are pigmented regions in the centre of the retina. |
3. It is insensitive to light. |
3. It is very sensitive to light. |
4. It has no function with respect to vision and image formation. |
4. It is the area of most distinct vision. Here, image is also found. |