[Visual disturbances in Parkinson's disease].
A Yu Nikitina1, N V Melnikova1, L K Moshetova1
1Russian Medical Academy for Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russia.
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|November 22, 2022
Summary
Parkinson's disease (PD) often includes non-motor symptoms like visual disturbances. This article explores their causes and treatments in PD patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Context:
- Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by motor deficits.
- Non-motor manifestations, including visual disturbances, are increasingly recognized in PD.
Purpose:
- To discuss the visual disturbances experienced by Parkinson's disease patients.
- To explore the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying these visual symptoms.
- To outline current and potential treatment methods for visual disturbances in PD.
Summary:
- Parkinson's disease (PD) presents with motor impairments like bradykinesia and tremor.
- Beyond motor symptoms, PD involves various non-motor manifestations, notably visual disturbances.
- This review details the visual disturbances in PD, their origins, and therapeutic strategies.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of the full spectrum of Parkinson's disease symptoms.
- Provides insights into the neurological and ocular pathways affected by PD.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the diagnosis and management of visual issues in PD patients.
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