Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

2011 ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Thurtell ◽  
Robert L. Tomsak ◽  
Robert B. Daroff
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell Arteritis ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Corticosteroid Treatment ◽  
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Fellow Eye ◽  
Timely Fashion ◽  
Eye Involvement

Arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy occurs in the setting of giant cell arteritis and is a medical emergency, because there is a high risk of fellow eye involvement if corticosteroid treatment is not initiated in a timely fashion. In this chapter, we review the clinical features of arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. We also discuss the evaluation and treatment of patients with suspected giant cell arteritis.

scholarly journals Bilateral Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Associated with Giant Cell Arteritis in Korea

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeon-Jeong Yoon ◽  
Sang-Woo Park ◽  
Ho-Kyun Lee ◽  
Yoo-Duk Choi ◽  
Hwan Heo
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell Arteritis ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

scholarly journals Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy due to biopsy-proven giant cell arteritis in Thai patients

2015 ◽  
pp. 1071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taweevat Attaseth ◽  
Kavin Vanikieti ◽  
Anuchit Poonyathalang ◽  
Pisit Preechawat ◽  
Panitha Jindahra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell Arteritis ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

2019 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Thurtell ◽  
Robert L. Tomsak
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ◽  
Common Condition ◽  
Fellow Eye ◽  
Eye Involvement

Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is the most frequent cause of acute-onset optic neuropathy in older adults. Its exact pathogenesis remains uncertain, although it often occurs in patients with a small, structurally congested optic disc (“disc at risk”). In this chapter, we begin by reviewing the clinical features of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. We then discuss the prognosis for recovery of vision and fellow eye involvement. We review the risk factors and precipitating factors for this condition. We list the medications that have been associated with this condition. Lastly, we review the workup and management approach for this common condition.

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