An optic nerve that has an injury cannot be fixed, so usually, if there is vision loss from ischemic optic neuropathy, it is permanent.

Optic glioma is a brain tumor primarily affecting children. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Historically, optic nerve involvement has been excluded from MS diagnostic criteria, but its inclusion in the new iteration is expected to significantly accelerate time to diagnosis.

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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.

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Each cranial nerve has a specific function; the location of cranial-nerve injury can be pinpointed with patient history and careful examination. This video shows how to perform a comprehensive cran ...

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.