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 ...

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

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 ...

Many people do not think much about their eyes when there is not something wrong with them (blurred vision, glare at night, ...

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 ...

Optic atrophy is a condition in which the optic nerve begins to deteriorate. The optic nerve is the nerve at the back of your eye that connects your eye to your brain, allowing you to see. There are a ...

Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, the build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and ...

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 ...

Glaucoma often progresses without symptoms until vision loss is permanent. Experts outline seven early warning signs and explain why adults over 40 need regular eye checks.