Rare case reveals how childhood brain injury triggers vision loss years later

Researchers documented a striking case where damage to the optic nerve in a young patient led to severe tunnel vision through a cascade of cell death in the retina. The finding underscores how early neurological injuries can have delayed consequences—a concern for pediatric care protocols and long-term patient monitoring strategies.

Originaltitel: Case report: Bilateral damage to the immature optic radiation and secondary massive loss of retinal ganglion cells causing tunnel vision