Glaucoma is an irreversible neurodegenerative disease, where intraocular hypertension is developed due to the increased aqueous humor and blockage of the drainage system between the iris and cornea.

Peripheral nerve explants grafted into the vitreous body of the eye promote the regeneration of retinal ganglion cell axons severed in the optic nerve. J Neurocytol 1996; 25:147–70.

We describe an automated method to locate the optic nerve in images of the ocular fundus. Our method uses a novel algorithm we call fuzzy convergence to determine the origination of the blood vessel ...

Background Quantitative assessment of optic nerve damage is important in the evaluation of optic neuritis (ON) and multiple sclerosis (MS). Objective To detect optic nerve damage using optical ...

Some parasites can affect the eyes. Without treatment, this can lead to vision loss. Learn more about the types of eye parasites, their symptoms, and treatment options.

Researchers searched the US FAERS database (via OpenVigil 2.1) and WHO’s VigiBase (via VigiAccess) for optic nerve and retinal AEs linked with semaglutide and tirzepatide. The search spanned the ...

We had no idea what this condition was, and what this meant for our baby girl." Optic nerve hypoplasia is a congenital disorder where the optic nerves in the eye are underdeveloped.