Title: Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Author: Mohamad Srour Editor: Odette El Ghawi, Joseph Akiki Reviewer: Ethar Hazaimeh Keywords: Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Arteritic Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Non-Arteritic Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, Giant Cell Arteritis, Vision Loss. Abstract Background: Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (AION) is the leading cause of sudden vision loss in older adults. It is classified into non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AAION). NAION is more common and is associated with systemic conditions like hypertension and diabetes, while AAION is linked to giant cell arteritis (GCA). The pathophysiology of NAION involves […]
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