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Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy sequential to SARS-CoV-2 virus pneumonia

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Subtitle:preventable by endothelial protection?

We present a case of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION) with no ocular or systemic risk factors in a patient who recovered from a recent SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. NAION is the most common acute optic neuropathy among individuals over 50 years of age. It results from a transient hypoperfusion of the optic nerve head circulation, especially in patients with low vascular compliance due to ocular or systemic risk factors. We attribute the ophthalmological condition to a SARS-CoV-2 virus-associated endotheliopathy that can be prevented with timely protection of endothelial function with vitamins D and K2.

Journal: BMJ Case Rep
ISSN: 1757-790X
Issue: 7
Volume: 14
Publication year:2021
Keywords:COVID-19, Humans, Optic Disk, Optic Nerve, Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic/etiology, SARS-CoV-2, capillary, cranial nerves, eye
  • PubMed Central Id: PMC8291331
  • ORCID: /0000-0002-2026-9950/work/139724469
  • WoS Id: 000675825400012
  • ORCID: /0000-0001-6363-2062/work/98611782
  • Scopus Id: 85110717707
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-240542
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