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 ...

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

These could be signs of significant issues.

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 ...

Oculis’ peptidomimetic small molecule has been shown to help protect the eyes of patients with inflammation of the optic nerve in a phase 2 study. The ACUITY trial in France analyzed 33 patients who ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(By Dr Ankit Vinayak) It is often said that our eyes are the windows to the world. Glaucoma is a condition that very slowly, ...

Glaucoma can affect children, teenagers, and young adults, and often goes unnoticed until vision is damaged. A glaucoma ...

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