Tag Archives: Ophthalmology

Print Version WHAT IS THE THYROID? The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. The thyroid gland regulates the thyroid hormone and plays an important role in regulating body metabolism. WHAT ARE EUTHYROID, HYPERTHYROID, AND HYPOTHYROID? Normal thyroid hormone level in …

Print Version What is optic neuritis? Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve [See figure 1]. As the photo demonstrates, the optic nerve becomes swollen and the blood vessels become distended. This inflammation can cause loss of vision because the optic nerve is responsible for carrying visual information from …