The retina of the eye does all of the following except __________.

The retina contains light-sensitive cells that absorb light, begin processing visual signals, and send information toward the brain through the optic nerve. It does not decrease visual acuity; visual acuity describes how clearly a person sees, and it can be reduced by problems affecting the eye or visual system. The correct choice is “decrease visual acuity.”

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