| Title |
Evidence of orbital deformation in indirect optic nerve injury. Weight lifter's optic neuropathy. |
| Creator |
Valerie A. Purvin, MD, Indiana University |
| Affiliation |
Neuro-ophthalmology Section, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1367. |
| Abstract |
A 16-year-old boy developed monocular visual loss due to optic neuropathy following frontal head trauma. His trauma was unique in that it consisted of a static loading force to the brow, rather than the dynamic impact more commonly associated with blunt orbital injuries. This case demonstrates the role of isolated deformation of orbital bones in the pathogenesis of indirect optic nerve injury. |
| Subject |
Adolescent; Athletic Injuries; Humans; Male; Optic Nerve Injuries; Orbit; Prednisone; Scotomoa; Sports; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Vision Disparity; Visual Fields; Weight Lifting; Wounds, Nonpenetrating |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Publication Type |
Journal Article |
| Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology Archives: https://novel.utah.edu/jno/ |
| Publisher |
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
| Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
| Rights Management |
© North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_jno |
| ID |
226382 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6qv6smh/226382 |
