Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after intravitreal aflibercept for age-related macular degeneration

Conclusion: Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is a rare complication of intravitreal injection and may be related to postinjection elevation in intraocular pressure. Monitoring of intraocular pressure postinjection with low-threshold for preinjection aqueous suppression or postinjection anterior chamber paracentesis for persistently elevated intraocular pressure is recommended in patients with a history of NAION.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research