Ischemic optic neuropathy

S S Hayreh

doi:10.1007/BF00133273

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Journal article

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Ischemic optic neuropathy

S S Hayreh

International ophthalmology, Vol.1(1), pp.9-18

09/1978

DOI: 10.1007/BF00133273

PMID: 553046

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Abstract

Ischemic optic neuropathy (ION), based on vascular anatomy of the optic nerve, pathogenesis and clinical picture, consists of two distinct entities: anterior (AION) and posterior (PION) ischemic optic neuropathies. AION is due to interference with posterior ciliary artery supply to the optic nerve head and retrolaminar part of the optic nerve; it initially presents with visual loss and optic disc edema which progresses to optic atrophy in a month or two. PION is due to occlusion of nutrient arteries to the posterior part of the optic nerve; in this condition during the initial stages the optic disc is normal in spite of marked visual loss, but the atrophy develops later on. Their pathogeneses, causes, clinical pictures, diagnosis and management are discussed briefly.

Diagnosis, Differential

Humans

Middle Aged

Optic Nerve - blood supply

Optic Nerve Diseases - diagnosis

Giant Cell Arteritis - complications

Male

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - complications

Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use

Ischemia - diagnosis

Optic Nerve Diseases - therapy

Adult

Female

Aged

Arterial Occlusive Diseases - complications

Optic Nerve Diseases - etiology

Ischemia - etiology

Details

Title: Subtitle: Ischemic optic neuropathy
Creators: S S Hayreh
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: International ophthalmology, Vol.1(1), pp.9-18
Publisher: Netherlands
DOI: 10.1007/BF00133273
PMID: 553046
ISSN: 0165-5701
eISSN: 1573-2630
Grant note: EY-01151 / NEI NIH HHS
Language: English
Date published: 09/1978
Academic Unit: Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Record Identifier: 9983980290802771

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