CONDITIONS
DISEASE & MANAGEMENT
Accommodative (Focusing) Dysfunctions
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Cataracts
Cornea Cross-Linking
Contact Lens & Eyeware
Convergence Excess (BV Disorder)
Convergence Insufficiency (BV Disorder)
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Developmental Disability
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes
Double Vision
Dry Eye
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Electrophysiology
Eyelid Bump / Swelling
Eye Pain or Eyelid Pain
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Flashes or Floaters in Vision
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Glaucoma
Glasses & Eyeware
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Keratoconus Management
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
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Loss of Vision
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Macular Degeneration
Myopia Management
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Occupational Therapy
Ocularmotor Dysfunction
Ocular Prosthetics
Optic Neuritis
Optic Neuropathy
Red Eye
Retinal Tear & Detachment
Refractive Error
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Strabismus & Amblyopia
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Trauma
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Vision Disorders
Vision Rehabilitation
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OPTIC NEUROPATHY
DESCRIPTION
Ischemic optic neuropathy is inflammation and/or swelling to the optic nerve. This causes a sudden and painless decrease in vision. It typically affects those over the age of 50 years.
RISK FACTORS
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over 50 years old
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have high blood pressure
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have diabetes
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smoke cigarettes
SYMPTOMS
Sudden loss of vision -- partial or complete -- in one eye
EVALUATION PROCESS
A dilated eye exam will be necessary to determine if ischemic optic neuropathy is present. Visual field testing, photographs and computer imaging may also be required at the time of your consultation.
SERVICE AREAS PROVIDING TREATMENT
The Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care