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Transfers information from one place to another in your eye.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt is the point where nerves and blood vessels enter the eye.
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What happens when the light strikes the optic disc?
Swelling of the optic disc could be optic edema. This is what happens when the disc becomes inflamed
What happenes when the light strikes the optic disc?
Swelling of the optic disc could be optic edema. This is what happens when the disc becomes inflamed
Where does the optic nerve leave the eye?
The optic nerve exits the retina at the optic disc, otherwise known as the "blind spot".
What is the swelling of the optic disc called?
Swelling of the optic disc could be optic edema. This is what happens when the disc becomes inflamed. It could be from intracranial pressure as well.
What is the point where the optic nerve enters the eyeball?
Point where optic nerve enters eyeball is the optic disc.
What is another name for the optic nerve?
The optic disc
Where does the optic nerve enter the eye?
optic disc
What is known as the blind spot of the eye?
This spot is where the optic nerve and blood vesicles enter the eye and it is called the "optic disc".
What is another name for the optic nerve head?
The optic disc
What is the junction of the retina and optic nerve?
The junction between the retina and the optic nerve is the optic disc.
Part of the retina that lacks photoreceptors?
The optic disc or blind spot is where optic nerve leaves the back of the eye. There are no photoreceptors (rods/cones) in that area.
What does the optic disc in the human eye do?
The optic disc is crucial to the eyes. It functions as an entry point for the vessels which supply blood to the retina.
