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Ischemic Optic Neuropathies pp 7–34Cite as

Structure of the Optic Nerve

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A good understanding of the structure of the optic nerve and topographic localization of the nerve fibers in it from the various parts of the retina is essential for comprehension of various aspects of ischemic optic neuropathy.

For a complete bibliography and detailed review of previously published studies in the literature on the subject, please refer to bibliography in previous publications listed here.

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Hayreh, S.S. (2011). Structure of the Optic Nerve. In: Ischemic Optic Neuropathies. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11852-4_2

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