An optic nerve glioma is a type of noncancerous, slow-growing tumor that develops in the glial cells of the optic nerve. They are most common in children. Doctors may refer to this type of tumor as ...

Commonly described as an eye stroke, NAION occurs when the blood supply to the optic nerve is suddenly disrupted, causing ...

Most people think of glaucoma as an eye disease that mainly affects vision. However, new research suggests that one form of glaucoma may be linked to something much bigger: the risk of developing ...

Vision problems are often dismissed as simple eye strain, fatigue, or the need for a new pair of glasses. But in some cases, sudden blurred vision, pain behind the eyes, or difficulty seeing colours ...

In the autoimmune disorder neuromyelitis optica (NMO), the immune system attacks the optic nerves and spinal cord. This can cause symptoms such as loss of vision and changes in sensation. Early and ...

Damage to the optic nerve can lead to irreversible blindness. A newly investigated regeneration factor could change that, UConn researchers report in the May 2024 issue of Experimental Neurology.