Optic atrophy involves vision loss due to damage affecting the optic nerve. Learn more about what causes it, what to expect, and more.

Autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), the most common genetic optic neuropathy, is an insidious disease. It often presents slowly during childhood by way of blurry vision, trouble reading or ...

Glaucoma can cause damage to the optic nerve if left untreated, making frequent eye appointments vital for catching it quickly.

The publication reported that the child likely suffered from optic atrophy, which, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is a condition that "happens because of long-term damage to optic nerve fibers ...

Repeat imaging at 1 year showed resolution of signal in the spinal cord and optic nerve atrophy, but visual deficits continued.

Pursuing an education or employment can be challenging for people living with vision loss from a condition such as optic atrophy, explains Dr. David Goldberg, Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania.

Steinhauer said atrophy of the optic nerve has usually been associated with older adults, but now she is seeing a higher prevalence in patients aged 15 to 45.

An 8-year-old Malaysian boy lost his vision suddenly during class due to severe Vitamin A deficiency from poor eating habits. He was diagnosed with optic neuropathy and rushed to the hospital ...

This is especially common with optic disc pits, optic nerve atrophy, or excavated colobomas. When the coloboma affects the optic nerve head, there is much more damage than with optic nerve pits.

Singing is a coping mechanism for Cole as she slowly loses her eyesight, she said. The teen has an untreatable condition called optic nerve atrophy, which slowly reduces her field of vision.