Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy after uncomplicated cataract extraction.
OBJECTIVE
We report a case of posterior ischemic optic neuropathy after uncomplicated cataract extraction.


METHODS
Observational case report.


METHODS
Retrospective description of the natural course of posterior ischemic optic neuropathy in one patient seen at an academic institution.


RESULTS
The patient had sudden vision loss after uncomplicated cataract surgery with the features of an optic neuropathy, no acute disk swelling, and delayed optic nerve head perfusion on fluorescein angiography.


CONCLUSIONS
Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy rarely occurs after uncomplicated cataract surgery, and should be considered in the setting of postoperative vision loss.
Luscavage
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Scheie Eye Institute, 51 N. 39th St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Volpe
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Liss
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D018917:Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D014792:Visual Acuity