Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

In anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION), the blood supply to optic nerve is insufficient because of low blood pressure, too viscous blood, or blocked vessels. This "stroke of the optic nerve" results in an irreversible loss of vision.

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• Classic Case of Temporal Arteritis
• Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
• Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy