Ipsilateral Recurrence of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Report

Authors

  • Daniel Brigham Carl Vinson VAMC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v82i4.1598

Keywords:

optic nerve edema, recurrent, nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy, contrast sensitivity, peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL)

Abstract

Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION) is a multifactorial disease that represents the most common type of ischemic optic neuropathy. NA-AION develops in one eye and can occur in the fellow eye at a later date.1The recurrence of ipsilateral NA-AION is rare and a multitude of theories have arisen to explain this infrequent recurrence.2 This case report describes an incident of unilateral recurrence of NA-AION, explores the proposed etiologies, and will emphasize visual symptoms following its resolution.

 

Key words.  optic nerve edema    recurrent  nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy  contrast sensitivity    peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL)

Published

2020-11-27

How to Cite

Brigham, D. (2020). Ipsilateral Recurrence of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Report. Canadian Journal of Optometry, 82(4), 23–31. https://doi.org/10.15353/cjo.v82i4.1598

Issue

Vol. 82 No. 4 (2020): Vol 82 No 4 (2020): CJO – Winter-2020

Section

Original Research