Intravitreal Aflibercept for Patients with Acute Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Retrospective Trial.

Kai-Chun Cheng Chien-Chih ChiuKuo-Jen ChenYo-Chen Chang

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2023)

Intravitreal injection of aflibercept can significantly improve visual acuity and resolve disc edema in patients with acute NAION. Intravitreal aflibercept may be an alternative treatment for acute NAION. However, a large series investigation is needed to assess the long-term therapeutic benefit and safety of intravitreal aflibercept in patients with acute NAION.

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