Glaucoma is among the leading cause of permanent vision loss in most regions of the world. Damage to the optic nerve fibers resulting from glaucoma causes optic nerve cupping, which results in loss of ...

The human body is complex, and many things can go wrong while a baby is developing. Sometimes, genetic mutations occur, or things don’t form quite right. One condition that can result from ...

Researchers at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) revealed an important link between the CASK gene and optic nerve hypoplasia, a medical condition that is the leading causes of ...

Optic atrophy is a condition in which the optic nerve begins to deteriorate. The optic nerve is the nerve at the back of your eye that connects your eye to your brain, allowing you to see. There are a ...

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES AND CAUSES OF PEDIATRIC GLAUCOMA? One way to classify glaucoma is based on the age of onset. Congenital glaucoma is present at birth. Infantile glaucoma develops between ...

Papilledema is a serious medical condition in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye becomes swollen. The symptoms can include visual disturbances, headaches, and nausea. Papilledema occurs when ...

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 ...

Blunt trauma to the optic nerve from car crashes and accidents can lead to blindness. Glaucoma can cause similar damage to ...