Catalog

Arteritic posterior ischemic optic neuropathy

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Link to WHO Definition

Arteritic posterior ischemic optic neuropathy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1767299171

This refers to arthritic posterior ischemic damage to the optic nerve due to any cause. Damage and death of these nerve cells, or neurons, leads to characteristic features of optic neuropathy.