The absence of rods and cones in the area of the optic disk creates a/an ________ on the surface of the retina.

Optic Disk

The point in the eye where the optic nerve connects to the retina, also known as the blind spot.

Retina

A thin layer of tissue located on the inside back wall of the eye, containing cells that are sensitive to light and trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.