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Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after uneventful delivery in a healthy woman.

Santiago Montolio-MarzoRoberto Gallego-PinazoRosa Dolz-MarcoAitor Lanzagorta-ArestiMarta Pérez-López
Published in: European journal of ophthalmology (2022)
As far as we know this is the first report of NAION after in vitro fertilisation, uneventful pregnancy and cesarean section showing no systemic or ocular risk factors other than a small cup to disc ratio. Hemodynamic and hormonal changes during late pregnancy and uneventful cesarean section can trigger an episode of NAION in a healthy young woman.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • preterm birth
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • case report
  • type diabetes
  • ischemia reperfusion injury
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • oxidative stress
  • pregnant women
  • cerebral ischemia
  • blood brain barrier