About the book
The optic nerve is one of the largest nerve bundles in the human central nervous system and its structure and functioning have been extensively studied in the past years. Modern diagnosis techniques are now available and, for instance, we can leverage advanced imaging techniques which help us provide insights into a range of disorders such as neuritis associated with multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, glaucoma, and Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, ischemic optic neuropathy. Other optic nerve disorders are caused by external toxic agents such as drugs, metals, organic solvents, and methanol. Nutritional deficiencies (especially those related to an insufficient intake of B vitamins, folic acid, and proteins) are also crucial factors in reducing optic nerve functionality.
This book will aim to survey the most recent diagnostic techniques as well as the most promising therapeutic options we can count on to deal with optic nerve disorders. The audience of the book is quite wide and it aims at being the main entry to this fascinating topic for students, clinicians, and researchers.
