Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION): clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (naion): clinical features: Pathology There is infarction of the laminar or retrolaminar part of the optic nerve head This is supplied by the short posterior ciliary arteries (SPCAs) The pathophysiology is not…

Pathology

  • There is infarction of the laminar or retrolaminar part of the optic nerve head
  • This is supplied by the short posterior ciliary arteries (SPCAs)
  • The pathophysiology is not clear

Clinical features

Systemic risk factors

Ophthalmic risk factors

Drug risk factors

Risk factors for contralateral eye involvment

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References

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