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 ...

Small optic discs tend to have very small amounts of cupping due to the nerve fibers being compressed as they travel through scleral canal and lamina cribrosa.

Pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS) occurs when pigment rubs off the back of the iris, blocking the drainage system and increasing eye pressure. Read more here.

A new educational article from Modern Vision Solutions reveals a growing body of evidence that underscores the critical role ...

Pigmentary glaucoma is a type of optic nerve damage that can occur due to pigment dispersion syndrome. This is when pigment from the iris of the eye leaks into other structures, reducing how well ...

This patient was referred to a retinal specialist who confirmed the diagnosis of combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium by clinical examination (Figure 3). Figure 3. A ...

And that increased pressure can, in turn, damage the optic nerve. Pigment dispersion syndrome is thought to be relatively uncommon, but when it does occur it usually shows up between people’s ...

The principal congenital abnormalities of the optic disc that can significantly impair visual function are excavation of the optic disc and optic nerve hypoplasia. The excavated optic disc ...

Finally, the tellurium meshes, especially the infrared vision capability they offered, were tested on healthy macaques, an ...

Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammation that damages your optic nerve. It can cause vision loss and pain when you move your eyes. As the inflammation goes away, your symptoms usually get better.

Case Diagnosis A preliminary diagnosis of combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium was made. Bergmeister papillae is a glial remnant of the hyaloid artery that typically ...