The hypothesis that it disrupts the function of retinal ganglion cell axons by increasing mechanical forces on the lamina cribrosa of the optic nerve head has received considerable experimental ...

The second among the 12 pairs of cranial nerves is the optic nerve. Mary sat across the table from me in my office in a ...

Learn to spot early warning signs from your eyes that may signal serious health issues and protect your vision before it's ...

Glaucoma may have no cure, but with occasional checkups, a healthy lifestyle, and good eye care, its progression can be ...

A brain tumor can cause partial or complete loss of vision, depending on its location. Tumors near the optic nerve (optic glioma) can directly damage the nerve, leading to vision loss in one or ...

‘Chronic stress can also lead to vision loss, due to a build-up of pressure inside your eyes putting you at greater risk of optic nerve damage. Vision loss can then affect an individual’s ...

Glaucoma is a condition that lasts for life. However, studies indicate that early detection, routine eye check-ups, including ...

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of global irreversible blindness. It is characterized by a progressive loss of retinal ...

The optic nerve relays sight-related information to the brain. The first sign of glaucoma is vision loss, particularly in ...

The number of people with glaucoma worldwide will increase to 111.8 million in 2040, disproportionately affecting people residing in Asia (1). The gradual increase by 2040 shows the importance of ...

Aside from the bilateral optic disc ... revealed visual acuity of 20/20 in both eyes; color vision tested by Ishihara isochromatic plates was 9/10 in both eyes; visual fields by confrontation ...