Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

S S Hayreh

doi:10.1001/archneur.1981.00510110035002

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Journal article

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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

S S Hayreh

Archives of neurology (Chicago), Vol.38(11), pp.675-678

11/1981

DOI: 10.1001/archneur.1981.00510110035002

PMID: 7305693

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Abstract

Though anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) has been widely reported, it is not fully appreciated as one of the commonest causes of impaired vision in persons past middle age. These patients are not infrequently suspected of having an intracranial tumor. This article reviews the clinical features of AION and discusses its pathogenesis and treatment.

Fundus Oculi - physiology

Diagnosis, Differential

Ischemia - complications

Humans

Optic Nerve - blood supply

Optic Nerve Diseases - diagnosis

Ophthalmoscopy

Aged

Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use

Optic Nerve Diseases - etiology

Optic Nerve Diseases - drug therapy

Fluorescein Angiography

Details

Title: Subtitle: Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Creators: S S Hayreh
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Archives of neurology (Chicago), Vol.38(11), pp.675-678
DOI: 10.1001/archneur.1981.00510110035002
PMID: 7305693
NLM abbreviation: Arch Neurol
ISSN: 0003-9942
eISSN: 1538-3687
Publisher: American Medical Association; United States
Language: English
Date published: 11/1981
Academic Unit: Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Record Identifier: 9983980033902771

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