Optic Disk (Noun)
Meaning
The point where the optic nerve enters the retina; not sensitive to light.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The ophthalmologist carefully examined the patient's retina to check for any abnormalities in the optic disk area.
- During the eye examination, the doctor looked for signs of glaucoma damage in the optic disk.
- Located in the back of the eye, the optic disk is not capable of perceiving light.
- Examination of the optic disk revealed evidence of advanced diabetic retinopathy.
- Since the optic disk contains no photoreceptors, it creates a small blind spot in each eye.