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Visual disorders associated with Alzheimer's disease and optometric management
1Rehabilitation Research and Development Center on Aging (153), VAMC (Atlanta), Decatur, Georgia 30033.
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|January 1, 1994
Abstract
Background:
Patients with early or undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease commonly experience visual disorders that may cause them to seek optometric evaluation.
Methods:
As this condition is difficult to diagnose, clinicians may be faced with a confusing presentation of symptoms. Typically, visual perceptual disorders exist in the absence of abnormal ocular findings.
Results:
Familiarity with the visual disorders associated with Alzheimer's disease and recognition of the value of neuropsychological evaluation are critical to accurate diagnosis and management.
Conclusions:
Case presentations are used to illustrate these issues.