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Risk factors for non-arteritic ischaemic optic neuropathy in an Asian population
1 October 2017
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Korean, non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy, systemic risk factor
The authors reviewed the medical records of 45 Korean patients with non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and 45 healthy controls, in order to determine risk factors for the condition in an Asian population. Previous studies looking at risk factors...
A novel way to distinguish between types of anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
7 April 2021
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy, inflammation, monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio
The authors evaluate the monocyte to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) ratio (MHR) in patients with arteritic and non arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (A-AION / NA-AION). A distinction between the two types of AION is essential to begin appropriate treatment, which...
A review of the risk of nonarteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy post-cataract surgery
2 February 2024
| Lauren R Hepworth
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
A systematic review and meta-analysis are presented with the aim of assessing whether cataract surgery increases the risk of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and identify potential predictors of risk. The search strategy components are outlined in detail. A...
Is optic disc drusen a risk factor in young patients with anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy?
7 December 2020
| Tasmin Berman
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
This retrospective cross-section multicentre study reviewed 65 patients all younger than 50-years-old with non-arteritic anterior optic neuropathy (NA-AION) between April 2017 and March 2019. The purpose of this study was to investigate if there was a link between Optic Disc...
Do occult neuroretinitis and non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy differ in presentation?
6 February 2024
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Occult, differentiating, neuroretinitis, non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy, optical coherence tomography
This study evaluates differences between neuroretinitis and non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAAION) in terms of patient demographics, clinical presentation, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings. Medical records of patients with a final diagnosis of occult neuroretinitis or NAAION were...
Diabetic polyneuropathy and risk of developing diabetic retinopathy
1 February 2016
| Bheemanagouda Patil
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic nephropathy are widely classified as microvascular complications of diabetes. DPN, which may cause complete sensation loss, is another common complication of DM. The DPN-related diminished sensation presents a significant risk factor for...
What's trending Jun/Jul 2023
5 June 2023
| Liam YN Wong
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EYE - General
A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #whoopigoldberg #presbyopia #bionic Whoopi Goldberg made a name for herself in blockbusters such as the Oscar-winning Ghost and Sister Act. She...