Bilateral ocular ischemic syndrome as a manifestation of Takayasu arteritis in children
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Ocular ischemic syndrome and ischemic optic neuropathy in Takayasu arteritis.
Ocular Ischemic Syndrome (OIS) is a disorder, which consists of constellation of signs and symptoms secondary to chronic ocular hypoperfusion. We report a case of 35 years old Pakistani female who presented to us with gradual fall of vision in both eyes. On examination, she had bilateral OIS and ischemic optic neuropathy. The patient had past history of transient ischemic attack and facial pals...
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عنوان ژورنال: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0008-4182
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2018.08.018