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Toxic amblyopia

MONDO:0041403

A condition where a toxic reaction in the optic nerve results in visual loss. Various poisonous substances may cause the condition as well as nutritional factors.

Also known as: nutritional optic neuropathy, tobacco amblyopia

10 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (618) Nervous system disorder (217) Vision disorder (85) Amblyopia (29) Perceptual disorders (21) Human disease (14) Suppression amblyopia (4) Disorder of visual system (1) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 2 Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 4 Completed 2 Terminated 1

VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness

Disease control Terminated

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC

Toxic amblyopia

Broader categories

VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness