Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of permanent blindness in the world. It slowly damages the optic nerve, which is ...

To compare Bruch’s membrane opening (BMO)-based spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and margin based confocal scanning laser tomography (CSLT) of the optic nerve head (ONH) to visual ...

When your optic nerve doesn’t develop all the way, you may not be able to see through that area of your eye. This congenital condition is most often experienced by people who have mothers with ...

Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) occurs when there is not enough blood flow into the eye. This causes damage to the optic nerve, quickly leading to vision loss. There are two subtypes of AION ...

A visual evoked potential (VEP) test is one test that a doctor may use to diagnose multiple sclerosis and monitor disease treatment and progression. Your brain and spinal cord make up your central ...

Don't let glaucoma disease steal your sight. Read our guide to identify symptoms early, understand risks, and explore the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 51-year-old white male presented to the Veterans Affairs clinic for a periodic eye exam with no complaints of ...

A 30-year-old woman was referred to the New England Eye Center neuro-ophthalmology service for evaluation of bilateral optic disc swelling found incidentally during her annual eye examination. Her ...

Neuromyelitis optica, or NMO, is a rare disease that mostly affects your eyes and spinal cord. It’s also known as Devic's disease. NMO happens when your body’s immune system attacks healthy cells in ...