Risk factors and visual outcome of Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION): Experience of a tertiary center in Kuwait.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is the most common acute optic neuropathy over the age of 50 years. NAION is commonly associated with systemic vascular risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia) and small cup-to-disc-ratio. We have assessed the prevalence risk factors of NAION and the visual outcome in patients referred to a tertiary ophthalmology center in Kuwait.

Materials and methods

A retrospective review of new cases of NAION presenting within 2 weeks of onset were included and baseline clinical and demographics characteristic were determined. The prevalence of risk factors and the visual outcome (change in logMAR visual acuity, mean deviation of visual field) was compared between young NAION patients (below 50 years of age) and old

SUBMITTER: Behbehani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7891726 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature