Question 1

explain the optic nerve?

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Cranial nerve II: The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.  It represents the only peripheral manifestation of the central nervous system.

Question 2

function of the optic nerve?

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Optic nerve: The optic nerve carries the signal from the retina to the brain.

Question 3

what's an elevated optic nerve?

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Nerve swelling: Elevated optic nerve means one which which protrudes from the optic disc in back of the eye. This may developmental, or related to eye shape, or to swelling of optic nerve. Ask your ophthalmologist to explain these possibilities to you--it's part of his/her responsibility--i.e., education, instead of  baffling you with medicalese.

Question 4

what could block the optic nerve ?

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Many causes: The optic nerve can be affected by trauma, infection, vascular occlusion, tumors in the optic canal or on the pituitary, or inflammatory processes like multiple sclerosis.  If there is a sudden change in the vision, which is a hallmark of optic nerve dysfunction, see your ophthalmologist right away.

Question 5

what exactly  is a tilted optic nerve?

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Can be normal: Tilted optic nerves are a normal part of eye anatomy. It can be benign.

Question 6

how do you treat a swollen optic nerve?

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It depends.: Treatment of a swollen optic nerve depends on the cause of the swelling. Treatment options include medications such as acetazolamide (diamox) and a surgical procedure called optic nerve sheath fenestration. Discuss your particular situation with your doctor.

Question 7

what can i do for a swollen optic nerve?

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Swollen optic nerve: There are inflammatory and non inflammatory causes for optic nerve swelling and so the treatment depends on the cause.

Question 8

how to fix an underdeveloped optic nerve?

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Sorry: This is the hand you were dealt in the genetics game that starts at conception. Unfortunately, you only get one deal in the genetics game (until stem cell research leads to bigger payoffs).

Question 9

how can i alleviate a swollen optic nerve?

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Depends on cause: It really depends on why the nerve is swollen.  This is a serious condition that needs to be followed by an ophthalmologist/neurologist.

Question 10

what are the causes of optic nerve cupping?

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Many: But the most common is glaucoma.

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