Differences in elastometry of cornea and optic nerve head in both eyes of patients with NAION
1 February 2019
| Claire Howard
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EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
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Corneal hysteresis, corneal resistance factor, non-arteritic anterior ischaemic neuropathy, optic nerve head biomechanics, real-time elastography
Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is an important cause of visual loss in the middle aged and elderly population. This prospective cross-sectional study investigates the biomechanical properties of optic nerve head (ONH) and cornea in both eyes of patients...