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Functional monocular temporal hemianopsia.

J W Gittinger

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |February 15, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Temporal hemianopsia, a visual field defect, may be more common than previously thought. Early symptoms include vision loss, headache, and eye pain, requiring specific diagnostic tests for accurate identification.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Monocular temporal hemianopsia is a visual field defect affecting half of the visual field in one eye.
    • Its prevalence and typical presentation in clinical practice require further elucidation.

    Observation:

    • Four patients (2 men, 2 women; ages 20-43) presented with complete monocular temporal hemianopsia.
    • Initial symptoms reported were visual loss, headache, and ocular pain.

    Findings:

    • The study suggests monocular temporal hemianopsia might be an underrecognized functional deficit.
    • Diagnostic confirmation relies on identifying the absence of a relative afferent pupillary defect and persistent hemianopsia during binocular testing.

    Implications:

    • Increased awareness of this condition is crucial for timely and accurate diagnosis.

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  • Understanding the diagnostic criteria can improve patient outcomes and management strategies for visual field defects.