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Traumatic optic neuropathy in children: a prospective study

A K Mahapatra1, D A Tandon

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Pediatric Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric optic nerve injury, often from falls or accidents, can cause visual impairment. Conservative treatment with corticosteroids is common, with surgery benefiting some children with static vision post-injury.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Traumatology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Indirect optic nerve injury is a significant cause of visual impairment in children.
  • This study focuses on a specific cohort of 50 children managed over an 8-year period.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the clinical profile of pediatric indirect optic nerve injuries.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of conservative management and surgical interventions.
  • To identify indications for optic nerve decompression in pediatric cases.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 50 children with indirect optic nerve injury.
  • Analysis of injury mechanisms, visual impairment, skull fractures, and neurophysiological tests (Visual Evoked Potentials).
  • Evaluation of outcomes following conservative treatment (corticosteroids) and surgical optic nerve decompression.

Main Results:

  • Falls and road traffic accidents were primary causes of injury.
  • 43 children had unilateral and 7 had bilateral visual impairment; 5 experienced delayed onset.
  • 40% of children showed spontaneous visual improvement within 3 weeks; surgery benefited 4 of 7 children with static vision, but not those with no light perception.

Conclusions:

  • Indirect optic nerve injury in children presents with diverse clinical features and varying visual outcomes.
  • Conservative management with corticosteroids is the initial approach.
  • Optic nerve decompression may improve vision in select cases with static vision, but is unlikely to benefit those with pre-operative no light perception.

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