Optic nerve

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Illustration of The optic nerve

The optic nerve carries electrical impulses from the eye to the brain, which converts the impulses into visual images that you see.

Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

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Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology
Last Updated: 07/07/2006

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