Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should be able to:

Describe anterior ischemic optic neuropathy's:

• pathophysiology
• differential diagnosis
• symptoms
• signs
• workup
• treatment

Assignment: The BCSC material on AION is kind of limited. Chapter 4 of the BCSC series--The Patient with Decreased Vision: Classification and Management.

Please read "Ischemic Optic Neuropathy" by Dr Hayreh from Iowa (attached below if you're logged in). Don't be scared by the length. It's a good read.