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Monocular polyopia.

L W Hirst, N R Miller, R T Johnson

    Archives of Neurology
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Monocular polyopia, a vision disturbance, was investigated over two years. A corneal degenerative change was identified as the cause, with pilocarpine hydrochloride eye drops providing symptomatic relief.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neurology
    • Corneal Diseases

    Background:

    • Monocular polyopia presents a diagnostic challenge, often necessitating extensive investigation to determine the underlying etiology.
    • The differential diagnosis for monocular polyopia includes neurological and ocular causes, requiring a comprehensive clinical approach.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with persistent monocular polyopia, prompting a two-year diagnostic workup.
    • Neurologic examinations were conducted to rule out central nervous system causes of the visual disturbance.

    Findings:

    • Ocular examination revealed a specific corneal degenerative change as the primary cause of the monocular polyopia.
    • Pharmacological intervention with pilocarpine hydrochloride eye drops resulted in significant symptomatic improvement.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of thorough ocular assessment in diagnosing monocular polyopia, even when neurological causes are suspected.
    • Corneal pathology should be considered a key differential diagnosis for unexplained monocular visual symptoms.
    • Pilocarpine hydrochloride may offer a viable therapeutic option for managing polyopia secondary to specific corneal conditions.