Neuro-Ophthalmology - 09/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.emc.2007.11.004
David K. Duong, MD, MS a, Megan M. Leo, MD a, Elizabeth L. Mitchell, MD b, ⁎ 
a Emergency Medicine Residency, Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118, USA
b Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Dowling 1, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Corresponding author.Abstract |
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.
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Vol 26 - N° 1
P. 137-180 - février 2008 Retour au numéro
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