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

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

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 ...

The appearance of the optic disc is often the most important sign clinicians use in diagnosing glaucoma. The classic signs of glaucomatous optic neuropathy include thinning of the neuroretinal rim ...

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Optic atrophy'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

Pituitary tumors can affect optic nerves due to their location at the base of the brain. This may lead to visual symptoms.

Morning Glory Syndrome is a birth defect of the optic nerve that looks like a flower known as “morning glory.” Learn about the causes, symptoms, and more.

As the symptoms are immediately apparent to affected individuals, optic neuritis provides special opportunities for clinical and experimental analysis of brain inflammation. The spectrum of ...

An 8-year-old boy in Malaysia has permanently lost his vision due to an extremely poor diet, highlighting the dangers of ...

VITAMIN B12 is more common in older people, but many people may not attribute new and unusual symptoms to low levels. Changes to your eyes and vision could spell a major lack of the vital vitamin.