What is compressive optic neuropathy?
What is compressive optic neuropathy? Compressive optic neuropathy occurs when your optic (vision) nerve has been damaged from compression by tumors – such as meningioma (usually non-cancerous tumor that develops in the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord), pituitary adenoma (non-cancerous tumors in the pituitary gland that don't grow beyond ... What happens when the optic nerve is compressed? Optic nerve compression occurs when a mass (like a tumor or a build-up of pus or other fluid) forms in the brain and presses on the optic nerve, causing eye pressure. It may cause vision problems and can lead to...