Anatomy of the Eye (cont.)

Eye Diseases and Conditions Slideshow Pictures

Pink Eye Slideshow Pictures

Cataracts Slideshow Pictures

Medical Author:

Lauri Graham

Medical Editor:

Richard W Allinson, MD

Medical Editor:

Mary L Windle, PharmD

Medical Editor:

Robert H Graham, MD

Optic Nerve

The optic nerve, a bundle of over 1 million nerve fibers, is responsible for transmitting nerve signals from the eye to the brain. These nerve signals contain information on an image for processing by the brain. The front surface of the optic nerve, which is visible on the retina, is called the optic disk.

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