DR. VENI PRIYA SIGAMANI

DR. PRIYADARSHINI PARTHASARATHI

Abstract

Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) is a condition in which acute injury to the

optic nerve from direct or indirect trauma results in vision loss. The severity of

optic nerve damage may range from simple contusion to complete avulsion of

the optic nerve. We analyse 10 cases of Traumatic Optic Neuropathy. In our series, Road Traffic Accident was the most commonly associated. Most of them are younger age < 50 years. The most common orbital wall fracture causing traumatic optic neuropathy was orbital floor followed by lateral wall and atlast orbital roof and medial wall. Early identification of TON in the setting of multiple injuries is very crucial for better visual outcome in these young patients.