Orbital Apex Syndrome Secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

A rare complication of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus is orbital apex syndrome characterized by optic neuropathy, ophthalmoplegia and ptosis. It is a critical diagnosis to recognize given the potential for significant morbidity and mortality

Lamina Cribrosa Thickness in an Indian Population With Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is the most common cause of acute optic neuropathy in patients over the age of 50, and yet its exact mechanism of action remains unclear (1). The lamina cribrosa (LC), a structural element of the optic nerve head, may play a role in the underlying pathogenesis of NAION. Additionally, the LC characteristics have been reported to be different relative to healthy controls in different ethnic populations with NAION (2,3)