Bilateral ischemic optic neuropathy after transurethral prostatic resection: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy affects the anterior portion of the optic nerve and is characterized by sudden, painless visual loss. The affected eye has a relative afferent pupillary defect. The typical funduscopic appearanc...

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Main Authors: Maldonado Miguel J, Garcia-Layana Alfredo, Sadaba Luis M, Berian Jose M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-10-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/6/32