ABSTRACT
Theoretically, using IV steroids provides a more rapid and potent antiinflammatory effect than oral steroids alone. It can be argued that by gaining control of the disease more rapidly, IV steroids are more apt to prevent further related complications. Moreover, in the literature, the potential advantages of IV steroids fall into two additional categories, namely improved visual outcome in eyes with AION and shortening of the overall duration of steroid treatment. These will be discussed separately.
