Abstract | BACKGROUND: DESIGN: A nonrandomized, comparative trial. METHODS: RESULTS: The visual acuity improved in seven cases of NAION treated with PGE1 and was unchanged in one. Of the seven control cases, four had no change in vision and three lost further visual acuity on follow-up visits. CONCLUSIONS: Intravenous PGE1 and steroids should be considered in cases of NAION to immediately restore blood flow to the optic nerve and improve visual acuity.
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Authors | Robert D Steigerwalt Jr, M Rosaria Cesarone, Gianni Belcaro, Antonella Pascarella, Mauro De Angelis, Sabrina Bacci |
Journal | The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc
(Int J Angiol)
Vol. 17
Issue 4
Pg. 193-6
( 2008)
ISSN: 1061-1711 [Print] United States |
PMID | 22477448
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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