The various layers of the retina, as seen with the light microscope, are listed on the left, and the cells and their relations to each other are schematically represented on the right.

The following neurones are illustrated:

• Rods and cones
• Bipolar neurons, ganglion cells and an amacrine cell

The following neuroglia are also shown:

• Pigmented cells of the retina located under the rods and cones
• Supporting Müller cells present from the outer nuclear layer to the limiting membrane facing the vitreous body