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Aniridia

Astigmatism

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Blepharitis

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Cataract

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Glaucoma

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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

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Keratoconus

Low Vision

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Macular Degeneration

Macular Hole

Melanoma

Migraine (headache)

Myasthenia Gravis

Myopia (nearsightedness)

Nystagmus

Optic Neuritis

Pterygium

Ptosis (drooping eyelid)

Retinal Detachment

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Shingles

Sports Eye Injuries

Strabismus

Stye

Systemic Disease and the Eye

Tearing

Thyroid Eye Disease

Trauma

Uveitis

Wrinkles


 

Eye Conditions

Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Optic neuritis is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the nerves in the eyes that transmit impulses from the retinas to the brain (optic nerves).  Sudden, painless loss of vision that occurs when the circulation to part of the optic nerve is compromised for reasons that remain unclear.  Loss of vision in the lower half of the eye is the most common consequence.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Sudden loss of vision (partial or total) in one eye

Treatments and Prevention

  • Experimental therapies to protect the optic nerve

  • Prisms, magnifiers and other low vision devices may help when there is partial vision

UIC Specialists
James Goodwin,MD

Treatment Clinic/Service
Neuro-ophthalmology Service

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.


 

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