About The Medical Condition Contusion, Optic Nerve
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Contusion, Optic Nerve
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Contusion, Optic Nerve?
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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