| blind spot |
The area in the visual field that corresponds to the area where the optic nerve leaves the eye. Objects in this area are not seen.
Ãâó: www.cochraneeyes.org/glossary.htm
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| blindness |
There are over 50 definitions of blindness worldwide. The World Health Organisation definition of blindness is less than 3/60 in the better seeing eye. This means that the better seeing eye cannot read the top letter on the Snellen visual acuity chart at three metres.
Ãâó: www.cochraneeyes.org/glossary.htm
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| blind gut |
See: Cecum.
Ãâó: www.horseshoes.com/glossary/b/glsrb.htm
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| blind spot |
an area of no vision in the outer periphery caused by the location of the ONH (optic nerve hypoplasia), which does not contain photoreceptors. Also, an area of no vision as a result of degenerated photoreceptor cells.
Ãâó: www.mdsupport.org/glossary.html
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| blind |
The loss of the growing point, resulting in stoppage of growth. Also, failure to produce flowers or fruit.
Ãâó: www.boldweb.com/greenweb/glossary.htm
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