Catalog

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

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Link to WHO Definition

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/8640162

This refers to non-arteritic 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.