Nervous System: News and Research on Optic Nerve

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Who is more likely to lose vision due to high brain pressure?

If untreated, a disorder of high brain pressure called idiopathic intracranial hypertension can lead to vision loss. But this disorder can develop without noticeable symptoms, making it hard to catch. A new study looks at ...

Device could pave way for human eye transplants

It seemed like a simple idea. Design a device that will make it possible for a human eye to remain alive and functional outside of the body. At least for a few hours. And then a few days.

OCT scans in optometry could boost glaucoma detection

Optometry clinics that routinely used optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanners as part of their regular eye tests were 34% more likely to refer patients for a specialist glaucoma assessment, according to new research that ...

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