The human body is complex, and many things can go wrong while a baby is developing. Sometimes, genetic mutations occur, or things don’t form quite right. One condition that can result from ...

Morning glory syndrome (MGS) is a birth defect that affects the nerve of the eye and causes poor eyesight. The syndrome is named for the morning glory flower because the characteristics of this defect ...

When your optic nerve doesn’t develop all the way, you may not be able to see through that area of your eye. This congenital condition is most often experienced by people who have mothers with ...

The FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to privosegtor for optic neuritis, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis.

Glaucoma refers to damage to the optic nerve in the eye. Usually, this occurs along with raised pressure inside the eye, but in normal tension glaucoma, pressure in the eye is within the typical range ...

Widely-used eye ointments can cause glaucoma implants to swell and potentially rupture, according to new research from Nagoya ...