Evaluation and management of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The evaluation and management of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) lacks standardized guidelines. This study aimed to investigate the real-world practices of neuro-ophthalmologists in the evaluation and management of typical NAION cases.

Methods

A national survey, conducted between 2019 and 2021, involved all practicing neuro-ophthalmologists. A structured questionnaire assessed their approach to risk factor evaluation and treatment of NAION, with 19 questions about risk factors and six questions concerning treatment and prevention of fellow-eye involvement.

Results

Thirty-six out of 37 neuro-ophthalmologists participated. Most physicians referred patients for evaluation of the following risk factors: obstructive sleep apnea (83.3%), diab

SUBMITTER: Bialer OY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458737 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature