Astudy ofPrognostic Factors Influencing Visual Outcome inPatients ofIndirect Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 5
Abstract
Aim: To Analyse The Various Prognostic Factors Which Will Influence The Visual Outcome In Patients With Indirect Traumatic Optic Neuropathy. Design: Hospital Based Prospective Study. Materials And Methods: Patients More Than 20 Years Of Age, Admitted In Coimbatore Medical College Hospital With Head Injury And Diagnosed As Indirect Traumatic Optic Neuropathy Underwent Detailed Ophthalmic Evaluation Including Visual Acuity, Anterior Segment Examination, Colour Vision Testing, Visual Field Charting And Fundus Examination. Results And Conclusion: Visual Improvement Was Found To Be Good When Steroids Were Started Within 48 Hours Of Injury. It Was Also Observed That If Visual Improvement Did Not Occur Within 48 Hours Of Initiation Of Steroids, Further Visual Improvement Was Unlikely.An Initial Visual Acuity Of More Than Counting Fingers Was Associated With A Good Visual Prognosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. V. Karthikeyan, Dr. S. Padmanaban, Dr. Anupama Vinupal, Dr. Divya Natarajan
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