The effect of steroids in combination With optic nerve decompression surgery in traumatic optic neuropathy

Objectives/Hypothesis Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) is an important cause of severe visual impairment following blunt or penetrating head trauma. Treatment options include steroids, decompression, or both. Studies have failed to show a clear benefit for either steroids or surgery or a combined therapy. This study describes the visual outcome in surgically managed patients with or without steroid treatment. Study Design Retrospective analysis....