Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy at high atitude

Abstract

High altitude retinopathy with various manifestations is common after exposure to high altitude. Inadequate autoregulatory response of the retinal vascular system is thought to be responsible for this. We report a case of anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy following exposure to high altitude.

Keywords

• Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
• high altitude
• retinopathy