Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Secondary to Acute Primary-angle Closure

Overview

Journal Clin Ophthalmol

Publisher Dove Medical Press

Specialty Ophthalmology

Date 2013 Jul 18

PMID 23861575

Citations 9

Authors

Ajay E Kuriyan

Byron L Lam

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Abstract

Purpose: To describe a case of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) secondary to acute primary-angle closure (APAC).

Methods: Case report.

Results: A 50-year-old woman with painful visual loss in the right eye was found to be in APAC with a right afferent pupillary defect. Laser peripheral iridotomy relieved pain but did not improve vision. Diffuse optic disc edema in the right eye and a small cup-to-disc ratio in the left eye were evident. Magnetic resonance imaging was normal. The patient was diagnosed with non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) secondary to APAC, a rare clinical entity which can result in markedly decreased visual acuity.

Conclusion: NAION secondary to APAC is a rare clinical entity that can result in severe vision loss.

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