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Functional visual loss.

H S Thompson

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |July 15, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Ophthalmologists can manage patients with functional vision loss, ranging from malingering to suggestibility, by conducting careful examinations. This approach helps establish the absence of organic disease and allows for effective patient reassurance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neuroscience
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Functional vision loss presents a diagnostic challenge, with patients exhibiting a spectrum from deliberate malingering to suggestibility.
    • These cases often involve complex mixtures of conscious deception and subconscious influence, complicating accurate assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a systematic approach for ophthalmologists to evaluate patients with functional visual acuity or visual field loss.
    • To differentiate between organic pathology and non-organic visual impairment.
    • To establish effective therapeutic strategies for patients with functional vision deficits.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducting a careful, dispassionate ophthalmological examination to objectively assess visual acuity and visual fields.

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  • Employing techniques to manage examiner frustration and elicit genuine patient responses.
  • Ruling out underlying organic disease through comprehensive testing.

    • Main Results:

    • The study demonstrates that through meticulous examination, ophthalmologists can identify visual capabilities exceeding patient claims.
    • Absence of organic pathology can be definitively established in cases of functional vision loss.
    • Patients can be offered credible reassurance regarding their visual status.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional vision loss requires a specialized examination approach by ophthalmologists, distinct from psychiatric referral.
    • Effective management involves objective assessment and clear communication, leading to therapeutic reassurance.
    • Simple reassurance, following a thorough and dispassionate examination, appears to be an effective treatment for functional vision loss.