Controversies in neuro-ophthalmology: Steroid therapy for traumatic optic neuropathy
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Controversies in neuro-ophthalmology: Steroid therapy for traumatic optic neuropathy
BACKGROUND There is an increase in the incidence of traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) due to increasing urbanization and rapid spurt in the number of motor vehicles on the road. Despite early presentation and ease of diagnosis the visual outcomes in TON are still limited. There is also significant confusion about the timing, dose and efficacy of steroid treatment in its management. PURPOSE To ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0301-4738
DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.146021