Which area of the retina is responsible for acute and detailed vision?

The macula is the area of the retina responsible for acute and detailed vision. This region is densely packed with photoreceptors, particularly cone cells, which are essential for high-resolution and color vision. The macula's specialized structure allows it to provide the clarity needed for activities like reading and recognizing faces.

While the fovea, a small pit located within the macula, is actually the site of highest visual acuity due to the concentration of cones and the absence of other retinal layers, the question specifically asks for the area responsible for acute vision in a broader sense, making the macula the correct choice.

The peripheral retina, in contrast, primarily facilitates peripheral vision and motion detection but doesn't provide the detail needed for sharp vision. The optic disc is the point where the optic nerve exits the eye; it lacks photoreceptors, which makes it unable to contribute to visual acuity.