Ischemic Optic Neuropathies

Description

Ischemic optic neuropathy, often referred to as a stroke of the optic nerve, is one of the major causes of visual impairment or loss of vision. Yet it is a highly controversial and confusing subject because of the general lack of in-depth scientific understanding of the subject. In this book the leading authority in the field describes in detail the current knowledge about the different forms of the often devastating disease. Insights into the underlying pathogenesis and peculiar clinical features are given, leading the reader to the most appropriate way of management. This information will help any physician dealing with patients who suffer from sudden loss of vision. Front Matter....Pages i-xii Terminology and Types of Ischemic Optic Neuropathy....Pages 1-4 Front Matter....Pages 5-5 Structure of the Optic Nerve....Pages 7-34 Blood Supply of the Optic Nerve....Pages 35-78 Blood-Optic Nerve Barrier....Pages 79-84 Factors Influencing the Optic Nerve Head Blood Flow....Pages 85-109 Measurement of the Optic Nerve Head Blood Flow....Pages 111-127 Front Matter....Pages 129-129 Optic Disc....Pages 131-143 Clinical Evaluation of Patients with Ischemic Optic Neuropathies....Pages 145-161 General Characteristics of Giant Cell Arteritis....Pages 163-172 Clinical Features of Giant Cell Arteritis....Pages 173-178 Diagnostic Criteria for Giant Cell Arteritis....Pages 179-197 Ophthalmic Manifestations of Giant Cell Arteritis....Pages 199-226 Management of Giant Cell Arteritis to Prevent Visual Loss....Pages 227-264 Pathogenesis of Classical Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy....Pages 265-316 Pathogenesis of Some Controversial Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Clinical Entities....Pages 317-336 Clinical Features of Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy....Pages 337-388 Management of Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy....Pages 389-415 Animal Model of Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy....Pages 417-424 Classification and Incidence of Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy....Pages 425-426 Pathogenesis of Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy....Pages 427-436 Front Matter....Pages 129-129 Clinical Features of Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy....Pages 437-443 Management of Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy....Pages 445-452 Back Matter....Pages 453-456