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Can the optic nerve be regenerated?

April 26, 2017nerve optic regenerated

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Can the optic nerve be regenerated?

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Unfortunately, with what we know today, we cannot restore vision lost from glaucoma. However, there is a great deal of research being done to repair or replace optic nerve cells injured by glaucoma, so that it will be possible in the future. The two main studies that we are aware of regarding optic nerve regeneration are at Children’s Hospital Boston and the Schepens Eye Research Institute. Here is our information on Dr. Benowitz’s research in 1999 and in 2008. Learn more about optic nerve regeneration Learn more about the progress at Schepens Eye Research Institute.