Damage to the optic nerve can lead to irreversible blindness. A newly investigated regeneration factor could change that, UConn researchers report in the May 2024 issue of Experimental Neurology.

Patients who took the frequently prescribed diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy faced a greater risk of a stroke of the optic nerve, which can lead to blindness, according to a new study ...

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A research team from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has discovered a previously unknown genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy, a degenerative disease of the ...

Inflammatory glaucoma, also known as uveitic glaucoma, is a complication of uveitis. It occurs when inflammation in the eye increases intraocular pressure and damages the optic nerve. Inflammatory ...

People taking Ozempic and Wegovy may be at increased risk of developing a debilitating eye condition that can cause irreversible vision loss, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Ophthalmology finds.

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, both containing the active ingredient semaglutide, have become the talk of the town, with many celebrities, including Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, ...

Injured optic nerves can regrow toward the brain if treated properly, University of Connecticut scientists report in the ...

Thyroid eye disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in your eyes. It affects about 25–50% of people with Graves’ disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that causes an overactive ...