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Background/aims The study aims to investigate changes in the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) at high altitude and to assess correlation to optic disc oedema (ODE) and acute mountain sickness (AMS).

"We think the changes in the optic nerve are often related to the body's inability to get essential nutrients and oxygen," adds Edson, the co-author, along with Grossman, of "Natural Eye Care: A ...

Some parasites can affect the eyes. Without treatment, this can lead to vision loss. Learn more about the types of eye parasites, their symptoms, and treatment options.

NAION is a disorder caused by reduced blood flow to the optic nerve in the eye, which can damage the nerve and lead to permanent vision loss. PRAC said it found that the condition is “a very rare side ...

June 6 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO), opens new tab popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic may in very rare cases cause a serious eye condition that can lead to vision ...

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrial genetic disease that preferentially causes blindness in young adult males, affecting about 1 in 25 000 of the British population. It is ...

Background Differentiating arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (A-AION) due to giant cell arteritis (GCA) from non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION) may pose a ...

A trial of an interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain -- offering hope for a new generation of drug-free treatments.