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The patient was confirmed to have cerebral infarction on magnetic resonance imaging. Symptoms of acute vision loss occurred simultaneously due to optic nerve and retinal ischemia. Consequently, this case provides novel perspectives on the relationship between ocular hemodynamics and inherited cerebral small vessel disease. It is crucial to heighten awareness that presentation of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and retinal hypoperfusion in a young patient without any other risk factors necessitates consideration of secondary causes. 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