Optic Nerve Injuries
Synonyms
Avulsion, Optic Nerve
Avulsions, Optic Nerve
Contusion, Optic Nerve
Contusions, Optic Nerve
Cranial Nerve II Injuries
Injuries, Optic Nerve
Injury, Optic Nerve
Nerve Avulsion, Optic
Nerve Avulsions, Optic
Nerve Contusion, Optic
Nerve Contusions, Optic
Nerve Injuries, Optic
Nerve Injury, Optic
Nerve Transection, Optic
Nerve Transections, Optic
Nerve Trauma, Optic
Nerve Traumas, Optic
Neuropathies, Traumatic Optic
Neuropathy, Traumatic Optic
Optic Nerve Avulsion
Optic Nerve Avulsions
Optic Nerve Contusion
Optic Nerve Contusions
Optic Nerve Injury
Optic Nerve Transection
Optic Nerve Transections
Optic Nerve Trauma
Optic Nerve Traumas
Optic Neuropathies, Traumatic
Optic Neuropathy, Traumatic
Second Cranial Nerve Injuries
Second Cranial Nerve Trauma
Transection, Optic Nerve
Transections, Optic Nerve
Trauma, Optic Nerve
Trauma, Second Cranial Nerve
Traumas, Optic Nerve
Traumatic Optic Neuropathies
Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
Injuries to the optic nerve induced by a trauma to the face or head. These may occur with closed or penetrating injuries. Relatively minor compression of the superior aspect of orbit may also result in trauma to the optic nerve. Clinical manifestations may include visual loss, PAPILLEDEMA, and an afferent pupillary defect.
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