Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) occurs when there is compromised blood supply to the optic nerve and can result in visual loss. Ophthalmic nurses are key health professionals to recognize this entity and triage the patient accordingly. A case study of a patient with non-arteritic AION is presented.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000098:blood supply*; D014794:Visual Fields