New research reveals eye changes that may signal Alzheimer's disease years before memory symptoms appear. Learn the early warning signs to watch for.

Scientists have used gene therapy to regenerate damaged nerve fibers in the eye, in a discovery that could aid the development of new treatments for glaucoma, one of the leading causes of ...

NEW YORK - The GDx Nerve Fiber Analyzer (Laser Diagnostic Technologies Inc.) is a reliable instrument for determining questionable cases of glaucoma, according to a clinician who recently tested ...

To study retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Cross-sectional observational study. One hundred and thirty-seven eyes of 137 patients with RP were ...

Thinning of the retinal nerve fiber layer has been linked to worsening cognitive function and may be valuable in identifying individuals who may be at risk for cognitive decline.

Researchers have for the first time identified stem cells in the region of the optic nerve, which transmits signals from the eye to the brain. The finding presents a new theory on why the most ...

To compare retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness profiles between preterm and full-term children and to investigate factors affecting the RNFL distribution in preterm children.

Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve, a bundle of nerve fibers that relays visual information from the eye to the brain. The condition may cause vision disturbances that can ...

Chauhan discussed how two-photon microscopy enables precise, non-invasive monitoring of retinal ganglion cell function in ...

Your optic nerve is the bundle of nerve fibers that connects your eye to your brain. Most people with SSOH have mild or no symptoms.

The visual perception of optical stimuli demands high performance from the brain. Every second, the eyes absorb more than 10 ...

Newer techniques using nanoparticles are less invasive, but some need bright visible light, which can harm any remaining ...