OBJECTIVE: To determine whether characteristics of optic nerve swelling assist in distinguishing between optic neuritis and anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. METHOD: Optic nerve stereophotograph review by masked observers. RESULTS:Altitudinal swelling, pallor, arterial attenuation, and hemorrhage are found more commonly in anterior ischemic optic neuropathy than in optic neuritis. CONCLUSION: Optic disc appearance does help to distinguish anterior ischemic optic neuropathy from optic neuritis, although there are overlapping features.
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OBJECTIVE: To determine whether characteristics of optic nerve swelling assist in distinguishing between optic neuritis and anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. METHOD: Optic nerve stereophotograph review by masked observers. RESULTS: Altitudinal swelling, pallor, arterial attenuation, and hemorrhage are found more commonly in anterior ischemic optic neuropathy than in optic neuritis. CONCLUSION: Optic disc appearance does help to distinguish anterior ischemic optic neuropathy from optic neuritis, although there are overlapping features.
Authors: Eric D Gaier; Katherine Boudreault; Joseph F Rizzo; Julie Falardeau; Dean M Cestari Journal: Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep Date: 2015-12 Impact factor: 5.081
Authors: Christine A DeWitt; Lenworth N Johnson; Dana B Schoenleber; Dean P Hainsworth; Richard W Madsen Journal: J Natl Med Assoc Date: 2003-05 Impact factor: 1.798