Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION)

Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION)

AION, Anterior optic neuropathy is an infarct of the cribrotic portion of the optic nerve, is manifested by a decrease in visual acuity in an abrupt and painless way, It may be transitory or not, depending on the cause that originates and the degree of involvement of...
XANTHELASMA IN EYELIDS, INCREASED RISK OF HEART ATTACK

XANTHELASMA IN EYELIDS, INCREASED RISK OF HEART ATTACK

Xantelasmas are subcutaneous yellowish deposits, that throughout life in certain people, accumulate in the upper and / or lower eyelids. In medicine, it´s well known that there are several risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease, and the most important are...