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Human Anatomy

Human Eye

Optical sensory organ

A living camera with an autofocus lens, variable aperture, and a curved retina wired directly to the visual cortex. 126 million photoreceptors sample the world 60+ times a second.

Key specifications

Diameter

~24 mm

Rods

120 million

Cones

6 million

Resolution

~576 MP

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Human Eye
FIG. 005 — Human EyeBlueprint Atlas · Human Anatomy

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