Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
AION is the most common acute optic neuropathy in patients over 50 and, although the diagnosis is often straightforward, our methods for managing the associated visual loss are inadequate. Analysis of the wealth of information gained from recent clinical studies may move us closer to an effective therapy.
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UCLA Optic Neuropathy Center, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology 90024-7005, USA.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018917:Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014794:Visual Fields