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Unique case of steroid-induced intraocular pressure spike causing NAION

7 April 2021 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology | Herpes zoster, Intraocular pressure, Ischemic optic neuropathy, NAION

The literature describes previous cases of nonarteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) following rapid rises in intraocular pressure (IOP) leading to reduced optic nerve head perfusion and disruption. This is commonly following ophthalmic procedures, acute glaucoma or steroid eye drops....