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Detection of visual dysfunction in optic atrophy by functional magnetic resonance imaging during monocular visual
1Department of Ophthalmology, Niigata University School of Medicine, Japan. amiki@med.niigata-u.ac.jp
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) objectively detects visual field loss in optic nerve and chiasm disorders. This neuroimaging technique confirms optic atrophy by revealing visual dysfunction, even small central scotomas.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Optic nerve and chiasm disorders can cause significant visual field loss.
- Accurate detection of visual dysfunction is crucial for diagnosis and management.
- Current methods may not always objectively quantify subtle visual field defects.