The FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to privosegtor for optic neuritis, a common symptom of multiple ...

Glaucoma is a blinding disease caused by damage to the optic nerve, leading to permanent vision loss. The main risk factor is ...

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 ...

An OU Health eye specialist explains who is most at risk, why symptoms are rare, and how early exams can prevent permanent ...

A novel treatment for Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision, has been approved for NHS patients following a successful clinical ...

Traumatic injury to the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve in the central nervous system (CNS) are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide. CNS injuries often ...

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 described as the “silent thief of sight” affects millions in India with most cases remaining undiagnosed.

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 ...

Glaucoma Awareness Month 2026 highlights how a family history of kala motia can raise your risk of vision loss up to 10 times ...