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Definition of Glioma, optic
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Glioma, optic: A rare, most commonly benign tumor on the optic nerve or the optic chiasm (the crossing of the two optic nerves). Optic gliomas cause pressure and destruction of normal optic nerve tissue. They are most common in children and teens. Optic gliomas are strongly associated with neurofibromatosis (NF1).