Andrew G. Lee, MD, and Drew Carey, MD, discuss how optic disc cupping after optic neuritis reflects nerve and ganglion cell ...

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One cause of a sudden loss of vision is referred to in medical terms as ischemic optic neuropathy. There are two types. One is caused by inflamed arteries in the eye that flow to the optic nerve, and ...

Retrospective data on patients with optic neuritis was recently used to study the prevalence and quality of asymptomatic optic nerve enhancement. The study found that roughly 1 in 6 (17%) inter-attack ...

“Patients with glaucoma may therefore benefit from avoiding sleeping postures that induce jugular venous compression to ...

Injured optic nerves can regrow toward the brain if treated properly, University of Connecticut scientists report in the September issue of Experimental Neurology. The findings in mice could lead to a ...

Optic nerve involvement is common among patients presenting with CIS of MS. Adding the optic nerve as a fifth site for dissemination in space fulfillment increases the sensitivity, decreases the ...

Steroid misuse is triggering a rise in glaucoma cases in India. Know how OTC steroids damage eye pressure, optic nerves, and cause irreversible vision loss.

High blood pressure can silently damage the eyes and lead to vision loss. Experts explain early signs, risks, and how regular ...

The risk of developing glaucoma can be influenced mostly by an individual's body weight and overall physical health. Read on to know more about this condition. TheHealthSite.com ...

For the first time, researchers have captured the chameleon’s coiled optic nerve using contrast enhanced computed tomography. Chameleons’ wandering eyes have fascinated and puzzled scientists since ...