Dilated exam revealed bilateral crowded nerves with optic nerve head swelling and a cotton wool spot in the left eye. Management OCT of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) was performed and ...

A 77-year-old man was referred to the neuro-ophthalmology clinic at Tufts/New England Eye Center for bilateral optic nerve swelling.Six months prior, the patient had reportedly sought evaluation ...

Papilledema refers to swelling of the optic disc (portion of the optic nerve) due to increased intracranial pressure. Optic disc edema or swelling is concerning because an elevation of ...

When astronauts began spending six months and more aboard the International Space Station, they started to notice changes in ...

Optic nerve drusen is bilateral in more than 70% of cases. This means that it affects both of your eyes . However, the condition can be more severe in one eye than it is in the other.

Astronauts spending prolonged periods on the International Space Station are experiencing vision changes, a phenomenon now ...

On the left is a normal optic nerve (light circle at center) and on the right is the optic nerve swelling seen in IIH. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...