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Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.(NEURO-OPHTHALMIC DISEASE)

Review of Optometry, March, 2005

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Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAAION) typically presents as a painless, unilateral disturbance of vision. Patients are generally in the 55- to 65-year-old age group. (1) Men and women are affected equally, although there are racial disparities, with the disease being most prevalent in Caucasians. (1,2) Many patients with NAAION have some underlying systemic disease, although they may not be aware of any health problems at the time of presentation. Most often, vascular disorders such as hypertension, diabetes and/or atherosclerosis, are ...

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Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.(NEURO-OPHTHALMIC DISEASE)

Review of Optometry, March, 2005

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