Vision Loss

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Introduction

Also known as anopsia/anopia

 

Hemianopia

 

quadrantanopia

 

unilateral blindness - problem with one eye, optic nerve

unilateral nasal hemianopsia - loss of 1/2 of the optic tract or chiasm

bitemporal heteronymous hemianopsia - loss of centre optic chiasm

left homonymous hemianopsia - loss of right optic tract or posterior

homonymous superior quadrantanopia - problem with one temporal lobe

 

The Case of...

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Differential Diagnosis

Causes of acute vision loss include:

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History and Physical Exam

  • history
  • physical exam

History

Physical Exam

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Investigations

  • lab investigations
  • diagnostic imaging

Lab Investigations

Diagnostic Imaging

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Management

 

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Pathophysiology

 

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Resources and References

 

 

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