scholarly journals Ipsilateral Recurrence of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
Daniel Brigham
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Optic Nerve ◽  
Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Multifactorial Disease ◽  
Fiber Layer ◽  
Fellow Eye ◽  
Ipsilateral Recurrence

Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION) is a multifactorial disease that represents the most common type of ischemic optic neuropathy. NA-AION develops in one eye and can occur in the fellow eye at a later date.1The recurrence of ipsilateral NA-AION is rare and a multitude of theories have arisen to explain this infrequent recurrence.2 This case report describes an incident of unilateral recurrence of NA-AION, explores the proposed etiologies, and will emphasize visual symptoms following its resolution.   Key words.  optic nerve edema  Ÿ  recurrent Ÿ nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy Ÿ contrast sensitivity  Ÿ  peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL)

Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

2020 ◽  
pp. 46-52
Keyword(s):  
Optic Nerve ◽  
Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Visual Loss ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Optic Nerve Involvement

Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is the most common ischemic optic neuropathy and the most common type of optic neuropathy after glaucoma. It is a vascular optic neuropathy that is not related to inflammation, demyelinization, and compression and it is the most common visual loss due to optic nerve involvement. While incidence between the ages of 55-65 is increasing; factors affecting the etiopathogenesis and development of NAION and its treatment have not been clarified yet. This article summarizes the literature on the pathogenesis, clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment of NAION.

scholarly journals Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after uneventful phacoemulsification: case report

2007 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 544-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Machado Fontes ◽  
Liang Shih Jung ◽  
Eduardo Sone Soriano ◽  
Carlos Filipe Chicani
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

2019 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Thurtell ◽  
Robert L. Tomsak
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Common Condition ◽  
Fellow Eye ◽  
Eye Involvement

Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is the most frequent cause of acute-onset optic neuropathy in older adults. Its exact pathogenesis remains uncertain, although it often occurs in patients with a small, structurally congested optic disc (“disc at risk”). In this chapter, we begin by reviewing the clinical features of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. We then discuss the prognosis for recovery of vision and fellow eye involvement. We review the risk factors and precipitating factors for this condition. We list the medications that have been associated with this condition. Lastly, we review the workup and management approach for this common condition.

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