The human body is complex, and many things can go wrong while a baby is developing. Sometimes, genetic mutations occur, or things don’t form quite right. One condition that can result from ...
When your optic nerve doesn’t develop all the way, you may not be able to see through that area of your eye. This congenital condition is most often experienced by people who have mothers with ...
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) occurs when there is not enough blood flow into the eye. This causes damage to the optic nerve, quickly leading to vision loss. There are two subtypes of AION ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 77-year-old man was referred to the neuro-ophthalmology clinic at Tufts/New England Eye Center for bilateral ...
Patients who took the frequently prescribed diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy faced a greater risk of a stroke of the optic nerve, which can lead to blindness, according to a new study ...
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 ...
On the left is a normal optic nerve (light circle at center) and on the right is the optic nerve swelling seen in IIH. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...
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