[Neuro-ophthalmology essentials]

Ther Umsch. 2009 Mar;66(3):201-6. doi: 10.1024/0040-5930.66.3.201.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Neuro-Ophthalmology is an interdisciplinary field dealing with afferent and efferent disorders of the visual system caused by nervous system lesions. Modern imaging methods and their broad availability have greatly facilitated our diagnostic capacity. Despite this impressive technological progress thorough knowledge of clinical signs and symptoms still remains crucial in order to achieve a straight forward optimal patient care. Above several relevant neuro-ophthalmic disorders are described. Emphasis is given on correct initial management and indication for referral to a specialized institution.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acetazolamide / administration & dosage
  • Acetazolamide / therapeutic use
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Blepharoptosis / etiology
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors / administration & dosage
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Horner Syndrome* / complications
  • Horner Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Factors / administration & dosage
  • Immunologic Factors / therapeutic use
  • Interferon-beta / administration & dosage
  • Interferon-beta / therapeutic use
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications
  • Myasthenia Gravis* / complications
  • Myasthenia Gravis* / diagnosis
  • Myasthenia Gravis* / therapy
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases* / etiology
  • Optic Neuritis* / complications
  • Optic Neuritis* / diagnosis
  • Optic Neuritis* / drug therapy
  • Optic Neuritis* / etiology
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic* / diagnosis
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic* / drug therapy
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic* / etiology
  • Papilledema* / chemically induced
  • Papilledema* / diagnosis
  • Papilledema* / etiology
  • Papilledema* / therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Time Factors
  • Weight Loss

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Interferon-beta
  • Acetazolamide