Postoperative vision loss following non ocular surgery- A case report

Authors : A. Sivaraja Gowthaman, Hannah Ranjee Prasanth, Elfride Sanjana

DOI : 10.18231/2455-8478.2018.0018

Volume : 4

Issue : 1

Year : 0

Page No : 64-66

We describe a rare and classical presentation of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following aortic valve replacement surgery. This case is being presented for its rarity and its morbidity which is bilateral irreversible loss of vision.

Keywords: Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Aortic valve replacement surgery, Disc edema, Steroids, Sudden vision loss.


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