optic
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Fiber optic cable that enabled the dot-com build-out was still a hot commodity for a while after stock prices cratered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Because the optic nerve carries visual information from the eye to the brain, damage to it can lead to significant vision problems.
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
Realizing it, I made my own optic adjustment: I stopped even trying to smile.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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