Optic Nerve Compression Treatment
For most people, the best treatment is surgery to remove or move whatever is pressing on the optic nerve before the compression causes permanent damage.
Surgery
Optic nerve compression may be corrected using Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA). This state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical approach allows surgeons to access the optic nerve through the natural corridor of the nose, without making an open incision.
This surgical technique allows doctors to see the nerve well without making an open incision. Surgeons then can remove a tumor or open the bony canal that is compressing the optic nerve.
EEA offers the benefits of no incisions to heal, no disfigurement, and a faster recovery time.
UPMC's neurosurgical team will look at your condition from every direction, to find the path that is least disruptive to your brain, critical nerves, and ability to return to normal functioning.
We may recommend a combination of surgical and non-surgical approaches to maximize the benefits of surgery while minimizing risks.