Sentences with phrase «prevent damage to the optic nerve»

Medicated eye drops taken daily or twice daily can lower internal eye pressure to help prevent damage to the optic nerve.

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Ivermectin, the established drug which successfully treats the infection, is known to be effective against minor damage caused to the front of the eye by the worm, but until now scientists had very little clear evidence about the drug's role in preventing more serious effects of infection, in particular damage to the optic nerve.

These key understandings are the first significant steps toward slowing or preventing the cell death process using targeted interventions to protect the optic nerve from glaucoma's damage.

Ultimately, our research will help elucidate factors that prevent proper optic nerve regeneration and guidance, and to find strategies that promote reconnection of damaged optic nerves and restore visual functions following optic nerve damage.

Glaucoma, which refers to various eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, is the second most common cause of blindness in the U.S. Vitamin C also helps maintain connective tissue in the eye and may prevent macular degeneration.