Neuro-Ophthalmology

by Thurtell, Matthew J.; Tomsak, Robert L.; Daroff, Robert B.

• ISBN13: 9780195390841
• ISBN10: 0195390849
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Neuro-ophthalmology is a field of medicine that touches on every subspecialty in neurology, but has an undeserved reputation as a branch of knowledge that is difficult to learn and practice. Many neurologists and ophthalmologists do not receive sufficient exposure to neuro-ophthalmology during their residencies, and are uncomfortable diagnosing and treating patients with neuro-ophthalmic problems. Authored by neuro-ophthalmologists whose careers span three generations in the field,Neuro-Ophthalmologyhelps clinicians evaluate and manage patients with neuro-ophthalmic problems. This "curb-side consult" approach is divided into five sections: afferent (visual) disorders; efferent (eye movement) disorders; eyelid disorders; pupil disorders; and combination syndromes. Based on the most current scholarly evidence and filled with practical advice,Neuro-Ophthalmologyprovides the answers to "what do I do now?"

Author Biography

Matthew J. Thurtell, MBBS, FRACP, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA.

Robert L. Tomsak, MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology, Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.

Robert B. Daroff, MD, Professor of Neurology, Associate Dean for Development, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.

Table of Contents

Afferent Disorders

Optic Neuritis

Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Compressive Optic Neuropathy

Hereditary Optic Neuropathy

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Pseudopapilledema

Chiasmal Syndromes

Homonymous Hemianopia

Higher Visual Function Disorders

Transient Visual Loss

Migraine Aura

Non-Organic Vision Loss

Efferent Disorders

Third Nerve Palsy

Fourth Nerve Palsy

Sixth Nerve Palsy

Ocular Myasthenia

Complete Bilateral External Ophthalmoplegia

Superior Oblique Myokymia

Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Gaze-Evoked Nystagmus

Downbeat Nystagmus

Upbeat Nystagmus

Acquired Pendular Nystagmus

Infantile Nystagmus Syndrome

Saccadic Intrusions and Dysmetria

Eyelid Disorders

Eyelid Ptosis

Benign Essential Blepharospasm

Pupil Disorders

Physiologic Anisocoria

Horner's Syndrome

Tonic Pupil

Pharmacologic Mydriasis

Combination Syndromes

Orbital Apex, Superior Orbital Fissure, and Cavernous Sinus Syndromes

Dorsal Midbrain Syndrome

Thyroid Eye Disease

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