title: Successful treatment of radiation-induced optic neuropathy.
abstract: Radiation-induced optic neuropathy is a rare but devastating side effect after radiation treatment. The treatment options for radiation-induced optic neuropathy have been limited and largely unsuccessful. A review of the literature was conducted to summarize the rationale and possible benefits of various treatments for radiation-induced optic neuropathy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado.
authors.forename: Julie A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Weintraub
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado.
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado. Electronic address: laurie.gaspar@ucdenver.edu.
authors.forename: Laurie E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Gaspar