Retrobulbar neuritis
The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers that carry visual messages. You have one connecting the back of each eye (your retina) to your brain. Damage to an optic nerve can cause vision loss. The type of vision loss and how severe it is depends on where the damage occurs. It may affect one or both eyes.There are many different types of optic nerve disorders, including:Glaucoma is a group of diseases that are the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Glaucoma usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises and damages the optic nerve.Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve. Causes include infections and immune-related illnesses such as multiple sclerosis. Sometimes the cause is unknown.Optic nerve atrophy is damage to the optic nerve. Causes include poor blood flow to the eye, disease, trauma, or exposure to toxic substances.Optic nerve head drusen are pockets of protein and calcium salts that build up in the optic nerve over timeContact your health care provider if you are having vision problems. Tests for optic nerve disorders may include eye exams, ophthalmoscopy (an examination of the back of your eye), and imaging tests. Treatment depends on which disorder that you have. With some optic nerve disorders, you may get your vision back. With others, there is no treatment, or treatment may only prevent further vision loss.
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Eye Care & Research Centre, Kolkata for About 25 Years
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Eye Care & Research Centre, Kolkata
MS, DO
Florence Hospital
Sr Consultant Ophthalmologist
POSTED MORE THAN 1600 OPHTHALMIC ARTICLES TILL DATE
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Director
G M C Amritsar
M S ophthalmology
Divyajyot Eye Hospital.
M.S. (Ophthalmology ).
Government Medical College, Surat.
M.S (Ophthalmology ); D.O; M.B.B.S.
SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL
Senior Resident
NBE
DNB ophthalmology
Composite Hospital, CRPF
Eye Surgeon and Specialist
BRD Medical College
MS Ophthalmology
S M S Medical College & Hospital
Assistant Professor Ophthalmology
Dr R P Centre, AIIMS,
MD Ophthalmology
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SDEH
MS
VMK HOSPITAL
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