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Ischemic Optic Neuritis

Aka: Ischemic Optic Neuritis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
  1. Pathophysiology
    1. Occlusion of posterior ciliary arteries
  2. Epidemiology
    1. Onset after age 50 years
  3. Symptoms
    1. Acute painless dimming of vision
  4. Signs
    1. Central vessel changes
    2. Optic disc edema
    3. Ischemic Iritis
    4. Large blind spot
  5. Management
    1. Urgent Ophthalmology referral
    2. Pred Forte 1-2 drops in affected eye qid
    3. Aspirin 80 mg qd

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