Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON) is an acute injury of the optic nerve, usually caused by ocular or head trauma. The other causes include penetrating injury to the area of the optic nerve, acceleration/deceleration forces due to the blunt head, or closed globe trauma. The incidence of TON ranges from 0.5% to 5%, commonly affecting the young generation. In this exclusive commentary, Dr. Kausturi Bhattacharjee shares her views on Traumatic Optic Neuropathy.
Dr. Kasturi Bhattacharjee is the Director at Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, India. She is also the Head of Department of Orbit, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeries, and Oculofacial Aesthetics and Cataract and Refractive Surgery at Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, India. With more than 25 prestigious awards to her credits, Dr. Bhattacharjee has delivered excellence in the medical field.
