Neuro-ophthalmology

Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders arise from all areas of the neuro-ophthalmologic tract. They may be expressed simply as loss of vision or double vision, or as complex syndromes or systemic illnesses, depending on the location and type of lesion. Problems may occur anywhere along the visual pathway, i...

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Published inEmergency medicine clinics of North America Vol. 26; no. 1; p. 137
Main Authors Duong, David K, Leo, Megan M, Mitchell, Elizabeth L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2008
Subjects
Cranial Nerve Diseases - diagnosis
Cranial Nerve Diseases - physiopathology
Cranial Nerve Diseases - therapy
Cranial Nerves - anatomy & histology
Cranial Nerves - physiology
Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological
Diplopia - diagnosis
Diplopia - etiology
Diplopia - physiopathology
Eye Movements - physiology
Horner Syndrome - diagnosis
Horner Syndrome - etiology
Humans
Optic Nerve - anatomy & histology
Optic Nerve - physiology
Visual Pathways - anatomy & histology
Visual Pathways - physiology
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Summary:Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders arise from all areas of the neuro-ophthalmologic tract. They may be expressed simply as loss of vision or double vision, or as complex syndromes or systemic illnesses, depending on the location and type of lesion. Problems may occur anywhere along the visual pathway, including the brainstem, cavernous sinus, subarachnoid space, and orbital apex, and may affect adjacent structures also. A firm understanding of the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the eye is essential to correct diagnosis.
ISSN:0733-8627
DOI:10.1016/j.emc.2007.11.004