Catalog

Arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

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Link to WHO Definition

Arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/815828716

This refers to arteritic anterior 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.