Phototransduction

Phototransduction is the process in which light is converted into electrical signals in the eyes of animals. It is a fundamental process in vision, as the electrical signal generated from the photons of light is used to detect the shape and color of the visual object. Phototransduction plays a vital role in vision, as it is the basis for a wide range of visual tasks, such as image recognition, object localization and navigation. It is a fundamental process in both vertebrates and invertebrates, and can be used as a tool for understanding the functioning of the visual system and for developing treatments for impaired vision.