Is Cataract Surgery a Risk for Developing Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy?

Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed ophthalmic surgery and has become safer and more efficient over the past 40 years. There are multiple reports of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) associated with cataract extraction, but it remains unclear whether this relationship is coincidental or causal. Two experts debate this topic. Pro: Timothy J. McCulley, MD Ischemic optic neuropathies are traditionally categorized...