optic
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The researchers found that GLP-1 use was associated with a modest increase in the likelihood of ischemic optic neuropathy.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
The non-invasive technique uses reflected light to create high-resolution, cross-sectional images of biological tissues, particularly the retina and optic nerve, allowing doctors to detect and monitor disease.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
There are several risk factors for NAION, including a chronic condition like Type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, or being born with a small optic disc.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Light has been used for decades for long-distance communications over optical fibre - the data for this article probably travelled down a fibre optic cable at some stage.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
“And yours truly will continuously wink one optic or the other.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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