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optic nerve
optic nerve The optic nerve is the second cranial nerve that carries visual signals from the retina to the brain.
The optic nerve is the second cranial nerve that carries visual signals from the retina to the brain. It is made up of retinal ganglion cell fibers that pass through the optic chiasm and optic tracts, and it is considered part of the central nervous system.