Atlas of Ophthalmology

Cavernous Optic Atrophy After Acute Glaucoma, Histology #2

Cavernous Optic Atrophy After Acute Glaucoma, Histology #2
A cross section of the optic nerve demonstrates the extend of the ischemic infarct behind the lamina cribosa. Hyaluronic acid (blue) originating from the vitreous cavity is seen between the the fasciles of the nerve.
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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