What is the treatment for AION?

Unfortunately, at this time there is no proven treatment for patients with AION. It has been suggested that aspirin (regular size or baby aspirin once a day) may decrease the chance of an episode in the opposite eye. It is important that the blood pressure be followed by your doctor (elevated pressure increases risk). On the other hand it is important that there be no sudden drop in blood pressure (overly aggressive treatment). Smoking should be stopped.