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Andrew Lee, MD, and Elizabeth Fortin, MD, briefly discuss whether all patients with NAION should receive a sleep study.

Andrew Lee, MD, and Elizabeth Fortin, MD, briefly discuss the pros and cons as to whether all patients with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) should receive a sleep study. Looking at arguments presented by Thomas R. Hedges III, MD, and Clare Fraser, MD, Lee and Fontin reflect on the question and their own clinical practice.

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