A case of embolic non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy in a young patient

We report a rare case of unilateral non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAAION) of embolic origin in a 47-year-old male caused by hypertriglyceridaemia and significant atherosclerotic stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries. The fundus fluorescein angiogram showed features supportive o...

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Published inTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research Vol. 60; no. 3; pp. 264 - 265
Main Authors Priya, R, Mohankumar, Arthi, Sivakumar, Priya
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2022
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
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anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
embolism
hyperlipidaemia
hypertriglyceridaemia
Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
embolism
hyperlipidaemia
hypertriglyceridaemia
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Summary:We report a rare case of unilateral non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAAION) of embolic origin in a 47-year-old male caused by hypertriglyceridaemia and significant atherosclerotic stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries. The fundus fluorescein angiogram showed features supportive of an embolic aetiology. After left carotid endarterectomy and lipid-lowering therapy, there was complete resolution of disc oedema. Embolic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (AION) contributes to less than 10% of total AION cases and is often underevaluated. This case report emphasises the importance of thorough systemic evaluation by the ophthalmologist in patients with AION and the role of fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) in establishing the aetiology in AION cases.
ISSN:2589-4528
2589-4536
2589-4528
DOI:10.4103/tjosr.tjosr_7_22