Optic Nerve

Lymphangiomas, alternatively referred to as lymphatic malformations, are localized congenital benign lesions that affect the vascular and lymphatic systems and are characterized by multiple cysts.

To detect glaucoma progression, physicians need to look at all available data and imaging, according to a presentation at Real World Ophthalmology.

The FDA has cleared an investigational new drug application for an alpha-kinase 1 inhibitor for clinical evaluation in those with retinal dystrophy, optic nerve edema, splenomegaly, anhidrosis and headache, or ROSAH, syndrome.

A 77-year-old man was referred to the neuro-ophthalmology clinic at Tufts/New England Eye Center for bilateral optic nerve swelling.

NEW ORLEANS — Research presented at Academy ’23 showed that axial length can affect measurements of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and optic nerve disc and rim areas in glaucoma suspects and patients.

A 44-year-old woman presented to the comprehensive ophthalmology clinic for trouble reading and difficulty watching TV for the past month, worse in the left eye. She reportedly had a normal eye exam 5 months prior.

Horizon Therapeutics recently announced new MRI imaging data from a phase 3 clinical trial, which demonstrated that Uplizna reduced formation of asymptomatic optic nerve lesions in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

The EyeArt AI eye screening system has been approved for marketing in the European Union for detecting age-related macular degeneration and glaucomatous optic nerve damage, according to a press release from Eyenuk.

As a primary care optometrist, I know that some patients will come and go. You may prescribe contact lenses or glasses for a young patient and never see them again when they move away to college.