optic
Example Sentences
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The condition is caused by decreased blood flow to the optic nerve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
As Hibbert's tumour began to press on his optic nerves, it narrowed his peripheral vision.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
They also installed advanced sensors that can detect movement up to one-billionth of a meter by using fiber optic cables that can extend or compress if any ground deformation occurs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The optic nerve then exits through the back of the retina, creating a blind spot just below the horizontal level of the eye where no vision is possible.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
But she knew that even if the knives were not poised above her optic nerve, she would attend to her nephews only out of duty.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
