The Optic Nerve

Definition The optic nerve (med. Nervus opticus) is the strand of “nerve fibers” that transmits signals generated on the retina of the eye to the brain. Strictly speaking, the optic nerve, which doctors refer to as the nervus (Latin for nerve) opticus, is not actually a real nerve at all, but a “pathway” of the … The Optic Nerve

How does a damaged optic nerve regenerate? | The Optic Nerve

How does a damaged optic nerve regenerate? The injury of the optic nerve is a very sensitive topic in medicine, as the prognosis is usually unfortunately rather poor. Until now, it has been believed that nerves in general are hardly able to regenerate. There are various studies that show, especially in animal models, that partial … How does a damaged optic nerve regenerate? | The Optic Nerve

Sunglasses

Synonyms in a broader sense Glasses, lenses, sunglasses Definition A pair of sunglasses is a pair of glasses with darkened, tinted lenses or lenses that alternately adapt to external light conditions. The production of the actual spectacle frame does not differ from that of normal vision spectacles. The only difference is in the manufacture of … Sunglasses

History | Sunglasses

History The precursors of today’s sunglasses have been around for a very long time. Already in ancient Rome, there are said to have been ways of protecting the eyes from too much light. In those days, very thinly cut stone slabs were used, which were held in front of the eye and thus guaranteed the … History | Sunglasses