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Because there are no rods or cones there, since the optic disk is where axons exit the eye to form the optic nerve.
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Is the optic disk the spot where the optic nerve leaves the eyeball?
yes
Which term describes the region in the eye where the nerve endings of the retina gather to form the optic nerve?
optic disk
What term describes the region in the eye where the nerve endings of the retina gather to form the optic nerve?
optic disk
Area of the retina that lacks rods and cones?
The retina is filled with rods and cones- except for one spot. This place that lack rods and cones is called the blind spot, which can be found by covering up one eye and looking at something with the other. Out of the corner of your uncovered eye, you will will see something disappear. We don't realize it on a daily basis because our brain fills in the empty spot. The blind spot is located near the optic nerve and is about 2mm wide.
Is speed of light is same in all optic media?
No.
What region does the optic nerve penetrates the eye?
Optic Disk
Where does the optic nerve leave the eye?
The optic nerve exits the retina at the optic disc, otherwise known as the "blind spot".
Is the optic disk the spot where the optic nerve leaves the eyeball?
yes
Place where optic nerve fibers cross in the brain?
the optic disk
What is significance of an enlarged optic disk?
I found an article on optic nerve....link is below.
Condition is swelling of the optic nerve at the point of entrance through the optic disk?
papilledema
What is retinopapillitis?
Inflammation of the retina extending to the optic disk.
What is know as the blind spot of the eye?
the Optic Disk
What term describes the region in the eye where the nerve endings of the retina gather to form the optic nerve?
optic disk
Which term describes the region in the eye where the nerve endings of the retina gather to form the optic nerve?
optic disk
What is at the area of the eye where the blind spot is found?
optic disk
What is also know as the blind spot of he eye?
the Optic Disk
