Cavernous Optic Atrophy After Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma, Histology #1 | |
Ischemic infarction of the pre- and postlaminar n. opticus allows entry of hyaluronic acid following the pressure gradient. The picture of cavernous optic atrophy develops. | |
Naumann, G.O.H., Prof. Dr. med., Univ.-Augenklinik, Erlangen, Germany | |
H40.2 | |
Glaucomas, Ocular Hypertension -> Primary Pupillary-Block and Angle-Closure, Secondary Malignant Glaucomas (see also: Lens-induced Glaucomas) -> Acute Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma | |
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