Clinical Studies on Ischemic Optic Neuropathy.
- Author:
Jung Youn KWON
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Kyungpook National University, School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Carbon Monoxide;
Contraceptives, Oral;
Early Diagnosis;
Humans;
Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic*;
Prognosis;
Vasodilator Agents;
Visual Fields
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1973;14(4):368-382
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The author observed 9 cases of ischemic optic neuropathy and the following clinical findings were obtained. 1) Probable underlying causes of them were arteriosclerotic four cases, syphilitic two cases and oral contraceptives, acute carbon monoxide and undetermined one case, respectively. 2) To detect this disease in the early stage was hard because of systemic and/or other ocular diseases were associated. 3) The prognosis was better in patients to whom early diagnosis and treatment was given. 4) The best diagnostic procedure was to check visual field. 5) Good therapeutic effects were obtained by administration of corticosteroids and vasodilators.
