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01-10-2006 | Case Report

Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after uncomplicated scleral buckling surgery

Authors: Mehran Taban, Mithlesh C. Sharma, Michael S. Lee

Published in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology | Issue 10/2006

Abstract

Background

To report a case of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) observed after uncomplicated scleral buckle placement.

Methods

A 57-year-old man presented with a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment of the left eye. He underwent uncomplicated scleral buckle placement and C₃F₈ injection. Perioperative intraocular pressures were normal.

Results

On postoperative day 24, fundus examination revealed swelling of the left optic nerve and features of an optic neuropathy (visual field defect, relative afferent pupillary defect). Fluorescein angiography did not reveal delayed choroidal filling. Review of systems and laboratory investigations were not consistent with giant cell arteritis.

Conclusions

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy may develop after uncomplicated scleral buckling surgery.

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Title: Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after uncomplicated scleral buckling surgery
Authors: Mehran Taban
Mithlesh C. Sharma
Michael S. Lee
Publication date: 01-10-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology / Issue 10/2006
Print ISSN: 0721-832X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-702X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-005-0249-3

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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after uncomplicated scleral buckling surgery

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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