Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy with retinal emboli |
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| Authors: | Omar N. Mekari-Sabbagh Rod Foroozan Helen Danesh-Meyer |
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| Affiliation: | Neuro-ophthalmology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA |
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| Abstract: | We report a case of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) associated with retinal emboli in a 68-year-old man with decreased vision. Carotid Doppler imaging revealed critical stenosis (80–99%) of the ipsilateral internal carotid artery. Carotid endarterectomy was performed and two weeks postoperatively a partial improvement in visual acuity was noted with resolution of the disc swelling. |
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| Keywords: | low tension glaucoma empty sella syndrome |
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