Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Arteritic AION is a dangerous condition caused by inflammation of arteries supplying blood to the optic nerve. The inflammation is due to a condition known as giant cell arteritis (GCA) or temporal arteritis, which causes inflammation of medium- and large-sized arteries.
It is almost always is older than 50 years, with an exponential increase with advanced age (90% of patients are 60 y). Rare cases of AION occur before 40 years.
Symptoms
Blindness
Both eyes, One eye
common
Headache
In the temporal region
common
Sensitive scalp
common
Jaw pain
common
Joint pain
or Fatigue
or Muscle pain
common
Poor appetite
or Fever
Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)
Difficulty moving shoulder
or Difficulty moving hip
or Difficulty moving neck
Risk factors
Giant cell arteritis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Treatment
The arteritic variety is treated with oral corticosteroids to protect the other eye. If vision loss is imminent, intravenous corticosteroids should be considered.
Recommended specialist
If you have Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, then a visit to an ophthalmologist is recommended.
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Ophthalmologist
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