Some observations on the treatment of ischemic optic neuropathy.
We examined the efficacy of the treatment with steroids, vasodilators, and vitamins B1, B6, and B12 in 23 cases of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy treated at the Athens University Eye Clinic. We stress the necessity of an extended medication for 2 to 3 months, depending upon the improvement of visual acuity. Good results were achieved in 14 of the 23 patients.
D000368:Aged; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009540:Nicotinyl Alcohol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000098:blood supply; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011725:Pyridines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014803:Vitamin B Complex / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D011725:Pyridines; D014803:Vitamin B Complex; D001623:Betamethasone; D009540:Nicotinyl Alcohol