Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and ...

During their first public appearance since returning to Earth, the astronauts revealed that a portable ultrasound machine was ...

A generally healthy 63-year-old man in the New England area went to the hospital with a fever, cough, and vision problems in ...

Widely-used eye ointments can cause glaucoma implants to swell and potentially rupture, according to new research from Nagoya University in Japan. This study is the first to show, using clinical and ...

Widely used eye ointments can cause glaucoma implants to swell and potentially rupture, according to new research from Nagoya University in Japan. This study is the first to show, using clinical and ...

An OU Health eye specialist explains who is most at risk, why symptoms are rare, and how early exams can prevent permanent blindness.

Abstract: Glaucoma is a prevalent eye disease that can lead to permanent blindness when the optic nerve at the optic nerve head (ONH) is damaged by shearing forces. The Lamina Cribrosa (LC), located ...

And though rare, causes like preeclampsia in pregnancy and deep vein thrombosis are medical emergencies that require immediate medical care. Here are some of the most common explanations for swollen ...

Axolotls have terrible eyesight. Nocturnal and sensitive to light, the Mexican salamander relies largely on smell and water movement to hunt in the wild. It's ironic, then, that these little critters ...

Leg pain can be caused by overuse, trauma, infection, or a severe medical condition. Applying ice helps reduce pain and swelling, while heat can help with stiffness. Contact a healthcare provider if ...

Research from the iMIND lab at Duke University. As a medical student, I have had the opportunity to join the iMIND lab at Duke University and contribute to the growing and captivating ...

Background: Meningiomas compressing the optic nerve can lead to progressive visual loss due to the nerve’s complex intraorbital, intracanalicular, and intracranial anatomy. Although observation, ...