Postoperative vision loss following non ocular surgery- A case report

Journal Title: IP International Journal of Ocular Oncology and Oculoplasty - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

We describe a rare and classical presentation of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following aortic valve replacement surgery This case is being presented for its rarity and its morbidity which is bilateral irreversible loss of visionKeywords Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Aortic valve replacement surgery Disc edema Steroids Sudden vision loss

Authors and Affiliations

A. Sivaraja Gowthaman, Hannah Ranjee Prasanth, Elfride Sanjana

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  • EP ID EP513401
  • DOI 10.18231/2455-8478.2018.0018
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A. Sivaraja Gowthaman, Hannah Ranjee Prasanth, Elfride Sanjana (2018). Postoperative vision loss following non ocular surgery- A case report. IP International Journal of Ocular Oncology and Oculoplasty, 4(1), 64-66. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-513401