Neuropatía óptica isquémica anterior no arterítica en joven diabética en tratamiento con enalapril

  1. C. Hernández Martínez
  2. L. Rojas Jaramillo
  3. M. Vidal Santacana
  4. J. Arruga Ginabreda
Journal:
Annals d'oftalmologia: òrgan de les Societats d'Oftalmologia de Catalunya, Valencia i Balears

ISSN: 1133-7737

Year of publication: 2016

Volume: 24

Issue: 1

Pages: 37-41

Type: Article

More publications in: Annals d'oftalmologia: òrgan de les Societats d'Oftalmologia de Catalunya, Valencia i Balears

Abstract

We report the case of a young diabetic treated with enalapril and repeated episodes of hypotension with symptoms compatible with unilateral anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Discussion: The diagnosis of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in childhood is rare but must be taken into account especially in patients with risk factors like this case.