Publications by authors named "Hadeel Rushdi"
Article Synopsis
- - Non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is a common cause of sudden, painless vision loss in adults over 50, diagnosed after ruling out other potential causes.
- - Distinguishing NAION from arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) is crucial, as improper treatment of AION can lead to worse outcomes for patients.
- - Risk factors for NAION include conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, and hypertension, so addressing these can help in prevention; a case study highlights a 63-year-old man experiencing this vision loss.
