as in optical
of, relating to, or used in vision the optic nerve

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Recent Examples of optic There’s a 50% risk of developing MS within 15 years of an episode of optic neuritis. Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024 If someone’s at a higher risk of developing optic neuropathy but could benefit tremendously from weight loss or diabetes management, then semaglutide is still a useful drug. John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024 An optic white, flat shoe feels extremely modern—and these happen to be a collaboration between A.P.C. and the Holmes herself. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 July 2024 Based on these results, researchers concluded that goldfish are able to navigate their surroundings and remember visual cues through a process known as optic flow, estimating distance by tracking the motion of objects around them. Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for optic 

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“Optic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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