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[Vision disorders of central origin].

D Milea1, P LeHoang

  • 1Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, 83, Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75651 Paris Cedex 13. dan.milea@psl.ap-hop-paris.fr

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|January 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Cortical blindness, caused by occipital lesions, leads to bilateral vision loss despite normal eye exams. Recognizing this condition is crucial as it often indicates treatable underlying causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience

Context:

  • Cortical blindness involves bilateral visual loss due to occipital lobe lesions.
  • Ocular and pupillary functions remain normal in cerebral blindness.
  • Vertebral-basilar artery hypoperfusion is a common cause in adults.

Purpose:

  • To define cortical blindness and its underlying causes.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing associated visual complaints.
  • To emphasize the potential for treating underlying diseases.

Summary:

  • Cortical blindness results from bilateral occipital lesions, causing vision loss with normal eye examinations.
  • While vertebral-basilar artery hypoperfusion is frequent, other curable causes exist.
  • Lesions in associative cortical areas can present with vague visual symptoms.

Impact:

  • Ophthalmologists must identify cortical blindness and related syndromes.
  • Early recognition facilitates diagnosis of potentially curable underlying conditions.
  • Understanding these neurological visual impairments improves patient outcomes.

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