Diagnosis of NAION

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Diagnosis of NAION

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What are the tests to diagnose Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)? Where can this tests be done? How to find if a person can develop this condition

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

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Hello NAION is a clinical diagnosis There are some ancillary tests like FFA. But still it is a clinical diagnosis It is more common in old age people who are diabetic or hypertensive

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Dr. Ram Nath Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 38 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ram Nath

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 38 yrs exp Delhi

Diagnosis is mostly clinical & based on your signs and symptoms plus associated pathology in body. If you have diabetes and hypertension and of middle aged, you have high chance. CBC, lipid profile, Hb1ac , usually required