The place where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called c) the optic disc.
The optic disc, also known as the blind spot, is the area at the back of the eye where the retinal nerve fibers come together to form the optic nerve. This spot does not contain any photoreceptors (rods or cones), which is why it is referred to as the blind spot; the brain compensates for this lack of vision in that area. In contrast, the macula lutea and the fovea centralis are areas of high visual acuity, while the ora serrata is the transition between the retina and the ciliary body.