Neural Principles in Vision

Scientific investigation of the retina began with extensive studies of its anatomical structure. The selective staining of neurons achieved by the Golgi method has led to a comprehensive picture of the architecture of the tissue in terms of its individ­ ual elements. Cajal, in particular, used this technique to reveal the fundamentals of retinal structure. In the studies that followed, selective stain­ ing method continued to be decisive in the analysis of neuroanatomy, and in recent years ...