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optic neuropathy Etymology: Gk, optikos, sight, neuron, nerve, pathos, disease a disease, generally noninflammatory, of the eye, characterized by dysfunction or destruction of the optic nerve tissues. Causes include an interruption in the blood supply, compression by a tumor or aneurysm, a nutritional deficiency, and toxic effects of a chemical. The disorder, which can lead to blindness, usually affects only one eye. neuropathy, optic A non-inflammatory or degenerative disease of the optic nerve. See ophthalmopathy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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