The Optic Disc (also known
as the Optic
Papilla)
is the location on the retina of
the eye at which the optic
nerve leaves the eye
- transmitting signals from the eye to
the brain.
The subject of visual (also known as "physiological")
optics is a key component of many courses within the fields of
both biology and physics. It is also an essential consideration
in the design of displays and control units used in many applications
from
televisions
and mobile telephones to advanced aircraft. In the context of engineering
"visual optics" is one of several medical and psychological topics in
the important area of "Human Factors".
For more information about the nervous system visit:
*_ Components
of the Central Nervous System,
*_ The
Pathway of a
Nerve Impulse,
*_ Structures
and Functions
of Neurones,
*_ Diseases
and
Disorders of the Nervous System.
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