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Pathogenesis of Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

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Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) is due to acute ischemia of the posterior part of the optic nerve. For a logical understanding of the pathogenesis of PION, it is essential to have a thorough knowledge of (a) the blood supply of the posterior part of the optic nerve, (b) histopathological findings in PION and (c) risk factors.

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Hayreh, S.S. (2011). Pathogenesis of Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy. In: Ischemic Optic Neuropathies. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11852-4_20

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