The discovery in a rodent model may provide insight into what happens in the visual systems of children born with a condition that
prevents the optic nerve from fully developing.
Not exact matches
Medicated eye drops taken daily or twice daily can lower internal eye pressure to help
prevent damage to the
optic nerve.
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.
The retina and
optic nerve have specialized cells that manage these byproducts to
prevent harmful accumulation.
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.