On 13 Nov 2024, at 01:26, Debra B via groups.io <debrownstein@...> wrote:

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I found this YouTube video called “Understanding NAION vs. Eye Stroke: Key Differences, Similarities & Integrative Treatment Options”?

Description: In this video, we break down the similarities and differences between Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) and eye stroke (Retinal Artery Occlusion)—two serious ischemic conditions impacting vision. Both conditions involve restricted blood flow, sudden vision loss, and share common risk factors, but differ in anatomical location, affected structures, and prognosis.

I personally am seeing an Acupuncturist for my ankle tendon and it has helped me enormously. So while I am at my Acupuncturist my doctor treats my eyes and I feel like it is helping me prevent getting NAION in my second eye. Anyway I wish I had tried it when I had my first event but I was too scared that I might injure my eye further but seeing how noninvasive it is I am happy I am doing it now.

Best wishes for clearer vision,

Debra B

On Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 2:37?PM Ruby via <rcroyhome=[email protected]> wrote:

I was told by my NO and my NP that some drs. would refer to my NAION as an eye stroke, but it is not considered to be one. That has come to pass.? I am having a difficult time finding info that states why it is not?? If the optic nerve is without blood/oxygen for a devastating amount of time and ceases to fully function, how is that not a stroke?

Thanks so much for ALL imput.