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 ...

Ischemic optic neuropathy is an eye condition that affects the optic nerve. It occurs when a blockage prevents blood flow to the optic nerve. This can cause vision loss or impairment. The optic nerve, ...

I heard Wayne had to give up driving because he is blind from glaucoma, but I saw him at the cafe reading a newspaper. I’m struggling to make sense of that: what is glaucoma?” ...

Traumatic injury to the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve in the central nervous system (CNS) are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide. CNS injuries often ...