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¹Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları A.D., Ankara, Doç. Dr.
²Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları A.D., Ankara, Araş. Gör.
³Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları A.D., Ankara, Prof. Dr. Purpose: To evaluate the frequency of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients with glaucoma.
Materials and Methods: Clinical records of Six hundred and ninety eight glaucoma patients seen in our clinic from 2000 through 2006 [primary open-angle glaucoma (n:462), pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (n:148), normaltension glaucoma (n: 88)] were reviewed. All records was containing a detailed ophthalmologic examination.
Results: There were 344 female (49.7%), and 354 male (50.7 %). The mean age was 62.2 years. We detected NAION in 5 primary open-angle glaucoma patients (1.08%), and 1 pseudoexfoliation glaucoma patient (2 eyes) (0.67%). NAION was present in 0.85% of 698 glaucoma patients.
Conclusion: NAION may occur in patients with glaucoma and other risk factors for NAION. Keywords : Glaucoma, nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy