Optic Neuritis is because of an inflammation of the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. This swelling causes decreased vision.
It is characterized by inflammation affecting the optic nerve. This disrupts the seamless connection between the eyes and the brain. Eventually, this causes a breakdown of the transmission of visual information from the retina to the brain.
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Why Do I Need a Visual Field Test?
The visual field test is done to determine your peripheral vision, or side vision and is required to diagnose, and monitor glaucoma over time.
Glaucoma and Diabetes
Diabetes affects the entire body, and the eyes are no exception. The high blood sugars, along with insulin resistance, damage the small blood vessels. In fact, diabetes increases the incidence and rate progression of both, cataract and glaucoma.
Musical instruments and Glaucoma
Did you know that there is a link between certain musical instruments and glaucoma? that playing wind instruments can actually worsen your field loss?