Posterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (PION): differential diagnosis

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Posterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (PION): differential diagnosis. Macular lesions, Retinal lesions. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Differential diagnosis

  • Macular lesions
  • Retinal lesions
  • Non-arteritic AION
  • Retrobulbar optic neuritis
  • Compressive optic neuropathy
  • Functional blindness

References

  1. Hayreh SS. Posterior ischaemic optic neuropathy: clinical features, pathogenesis, and management. Eye (Lond) 2004; 18:1188-1206. 

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