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Indirect traumatic optic neuropathy--two case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11817015     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the treatment of indirect traumatic optic neuropathy (ITON). ITON is defined as traumatic loss of vision that occurs without external or initial ophthalmoscopic evidence of injury to the eye or its nerve. The optimal management of ITON remains controversial. History, clinical findings and treatment of two cases of ITON with high-dose corticosteroids are described. Improvement of visual acuity after treatment with high-dose corticosteroids was achieved in both cases. The treatment is evaluated in comparison to endorsed treatment modalities found in literature. We concluded that was clinically reasonable to decide to treat or not to treat the indirect optic neuropathy on an individual patient basis.
Authors:
M Kovacić; T Gracner; B Gracner
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Collegium antropologicum     Volume:  25 Suppl     ISSN:  0350-6134     ISO Abbreviation:  Coll Antropol     Publication Date:  2001  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-12-05     Completed Date:  2002-01-30     Revised Date:  2009-02-04    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8003354     Medline TA:  Coll Antropol     Country:  Croatia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  57-61     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, General Hospital Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
Humans
Male
Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use*
Middle Aged
Optic Nerve Injuries / diagnosis,  drug therapy*
Visual Acuity
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents; 83-43-2/Methylprednisolone

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