What is the purpose of the Tumors of the Optic Nerve Initiative and the Optic Nerve Center?
The goal of the Optic Nerve Center is to provide high quality and cutting edge evaluation and treatment for patients with tumors affecting the optic nerve. The Center hopes to develop and study new and emerging treatments for optic nerve tumors and to serve as a national model for innovative and novel approaches to optic nerve tumors. The Center’s purpose is to serve as a focal point and centerpiece of a multidisciplinary approach to these tumors.