Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Non Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is the most common form of ischemic optic neuropathy. It is an idiopathic, ischemic insult of the optic nerve head characterized by acute, monocular, painless visual loss with optic disc swelling.
It is caused by reasons other than inflammation of the arteries.
Symptoms
Blindness
Inferior
On awakening
Central
Rapidly developing
Painless
One eye
Both eyes
common
Risk factors
Diabetes mellitus
or High levels of fats in blood
or High blood pressure disease
Acute blood loss
Low blood pressure
At night
Smoking
Blood clotting disorder
Kidney failure or on dialysis
Treatment
The focus of treatment is on the underlying cardiovascular disease or other risk factors that help trigger and aggravate NAION. This can help control the condition and prevent additional loss of vision.
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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