Visual Transduction

Definition

Visual transduction refers to the process by which light is converted into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain. It occurs in the retina of the human eyes.

Related terms

Retina:

The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of your eye that contains photoreceptor cells responsible for visual transduction.

Rods:

Rods are photoreceptor cells in the retina that are highly sensitive to low levels of light and help us see in dim lighting conditions.

Cones:

Cones are another type of photoreceptor cells in the retina that detect color and work best in bright lighting conditions.