J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1973 Dec;14(4):368-382.

Clinical Studies on Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

• Kwon JY

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.

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Carbon Monoxide
Contraceptives, Oral
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic*
Prognosis
Vasodilator Agents
Visual Fields
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Carbon Monoxide
Contraceptives, Oral
Vasodilator Agents