Using a translational approach, this reference is a valuable text for scientists, clinicians and physicians interested in the fovea. Readers will gain a new understanding of the cellular basics of the fovea, which is the most important part of the eye.

• Adopts a translational approach, summarizing the biological knowledge regarding the structure and function of the fovea, the roles of Müller cells in mediating the structural integrity, and function of the fovea
• Provides overviews of both basic types of the vertebrate fovea, countering the popular belief that there is only one type of the vertebrate fovea, the human fovea
• Thoroughly shows the mechanisms involved in the development of the fovea that explain the rapid improvement of visual acuity in newborns
• Explains pathological changes in the foveal structure and function with evaluation pointing toward possible prevention and/or cure