[Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and increased intraocular pressure].
OBJECTIVE
To find out the occurrence of an increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in the anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION).


METHODS
We studied 17 patients (10 men, 7 women, mean age 62.8 years) with AION. We measured the IOP at the beginning of observation and during the systemic corticosteroid therapy.


RESULTS
We found an increased IOP in 4 patients (23.5%).


CONCLUSIONS
The occurrence of an increased IOP in AION patients is higher than in a normal population. The increased IOP seems to be one of possible risk factors in the pathogenesis of AION.
Rothová
Z
Z
I. ocní klinika 1. LF UK, Praha.
Boguszaková
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D018917:Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors
Prední ischemická optická neuropatie a vyssí nitroocní tlak.