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.

Introduction

Terminology
Blood Supply of the Optic Nerve
Factors Influencing the Blood Flow in the Optic Nerve
Measurement of Blood Flow in the Optic Nerve
Structure of the Optic Nerve
Classification of Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Incipient Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Animal Model of NA-AION
Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (A-AION)
Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (PION)
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Index.