9C40.40

Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

Neuropatia óptica isquêmica anterior

Category

Definition

This refers to 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.

Index Terms

Anterior ischemic optic neuropathyArteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathyGiant cell arteritis anterior ischemic optic neuropathyOther arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathyNon-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathyIdiopathic non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathySecondary non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathySecondary non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy associated with systemic hypotensionSecondary non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy associated with blood lossSecondary non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy associated with anaemiaRadiation optic neuropathyDiabetic papillopathyPerioperative secondary non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy