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Glaucoma is an eye condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure that damages the retina and optic nerve, leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. The human eye has various components, including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, and optic nerve. Aqueous humor is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary body in the posterior chamber and flows through the trabecular meshwork and canal of Schlemm, maintaining normal intraocular pressure. The trabecular meshwork and the canal...
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Ori Daniel Belson1,2, Nir Avisar3,4, Ruth Huna-Baron3,4

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Referrals to neuro-ophthalmology increased, with older patients and more vision change diagnoses. Pseudotumor cerebri and tumor diagnoses also rose, indicating evolving trends in neuro-ophthalmology referrals.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Neuro-ophthalmology (NO) units manage complex visual and neurological conditions.
  • Referral patterns and diagnostic trends evolve over time, necessitating analysis.
  • Understanding these shifts is crucial for healthcare planning and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in referral sources, patient demographics, and diagnostic patterns for a neuro-ophthalmology unit.
  • To compare referral data from two distinct three-year periods, a decade apart (2007-2009 vs. 2017-2019).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1436 patients (Group 1: 2007-2009) and 2104 patients (Group 2: 2017-2019).
  • Data collected included age, gender, referring specialty, chief complaint, clinical findings, and diagnosis.
  • Statistical analysis, including multinomial logistic regression, was employed.

Main Results:

  • Group 2 patients were significantly older than Group 1.
  • Referrals from ophthalmologists and pediatricians increased significantly; referrals from neurologists and rehabilitation specialists decreased.
  • Diagnoses of vision changes and diplopia increased. Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) and tumor/compressive lesions were significantly more common in Group 2.

Conclusions:

  • Neuro-ophthalmology services experienced increased referrals and an aging patient demographic.
  • Diagnoses of PTC and tumors/compressive lesions rose significantly, indicating evolving diagnostic trends.
  • Findings highlight the growing need for neuro-ophthalmologic expertise and inform future service planning.