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Ischemic Optic Neuropathies

Abstract

Since ischemic optic neuropathies are vascular in ­origin, it is of paramount importance to have an in-depth understanding of the circulation of the optic nerve, to understand their pathogenesis and management. This is particularly necessary due to the highly complex nature of the in vivo circulation of the optic nerve head (ONH), which plays a decisive role in the development of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION). It is the lack of this information which is responsible for the current controversy and confusion on various aspects of ischemic optic neuropathies.

For a complete bibliography and detailed review of previously published studies in the literature on the subject, please refer to bibliography in previous publications listed here.

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Hayreh, S.S. (2011). Blood Supply of the Optic Nerve. In: Ischemic Optic Neuropathies. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11852-4_3

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