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Optic Nerve Injuries Summary

327 relevant articles (14 outcomes, 32 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Injuries to the optic nerve induced by a trauma to the face or head. These may occur with closed or penetrating injuries. Relatively minor compression of the superior aspect of orbit may also result in trauma to the optic nerve. Clinical manifestations may include visual loss, PAPILLEDEMA, and an afferent pupillary defect.

Also Known As: Cranial Nerve II Injuries; Optic Nerve Avulsion; Optic Nerve Contusion; Optic Nerve Transection; Second Cranial Nerve Injuries Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Optic Nerve Injuries

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Methylprednisolone : 5 outcomes 2 studies in 15 results : FDA 18 Generic
  2. Dexamethasone (Maxidex) : 2 outcomes 1 study in 4 results : FDA 74 Generic
  3. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) : 1 outcome 4 studies in 21 results : IBA
  4. Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) : 1 outcome 1 study in 8 results : IBA
  5. P-2 (P 2) : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  6. Myelin Proteins : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  7. Retinaldehyde (Retinal) : 7 studies in 62 results : IBA
  8. Steroids : 2 studies in 6 results : IBA
  9. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 1 study in 9 results : IBA
  10. Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF) : 1 study in 5 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Optic Nerve Injuries

  1. Spinal Cord Injuries (Spinal Cord Injury)
  2. Coma (Comas)
  3. Optic Neuritis (Retrobulbar Neuritis)
  4. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
  5. Ganglion Cysts (Ganglion)
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Key Therapies for Optic Nerve Injuries

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  1. Decompression : 5 outcomes 2 studies in 51 results
  2. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients) : 1 outcome in 1 result
  3. Axotomy : 2 studies in 9 results
  4. Surgical Decompression : 1 study in 6 results
  5. Flowmeters : 1 study in 1 result
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