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Acute neuro-ophthalmic emergencies demand rapid diagnosis and intervention to prevent vision loss or life-threatening complications. This review highlights key presentations and diagnostic algorithms for prompt recognition and management of these critical conditions.

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Acute anterior ischemic optic neuropathyAnisocoriaAnisocorieDiplopiaDiplopieGiant cell arteritisMaladie de HortonNeuropathie optique ischémique antérieure aiguëOptic disc swellingŒdème papillaire

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  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Neuro-ophthalmic emergencies present with diverse neurological and visual symptoms.
  • Conditions range from inflammatory and ischemic processes to tumors and systemic diseases.
  • Prompt recognition is crucial to prevent severe complications like blindness or death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common and rare neuro-ophthalmic emergencies.
  • To provide algorithms for rapid recognition and intervention.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis in preventing irreversible damage.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of various neuro-ophthalmic emergencies.
  • Discussion of diagnostic clues for conditions like third nerve palsy, gaze abnormalities, and optic neuropathies.
  • Inclusion of rare conditions and novel management algorithms.

Main Results:

  • Diplopia with pupillary involvement suggests intracranial aneurysms.
  • Gaze abnormalities can indicate brainstem lesions (ischemic or inflammatory).
  • Oculomotor palsy or visual field defects may signal intracranial tumors.
  • Arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is a sign of giant cell arteritis.
  • Horner syndrome can indicate carotid dissection or central sympathetic lesions.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of neuro-ophthalmic emergencies relies on rapid diagnosis.
  • Systematic approaches and algorithms aid in identifying sight- or life-threatening conditions.
  • Early intervention is key to improving patient outcomes and preventing permanent deficits.