title: Neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies.
abstract: This article is designed to provide the emergency physician with the knowledge necessary for the diagnosis and management of the more common neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the recognition and initial evaluation of neuro-ophthalmologic disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Brunette
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Bennett
mesh_terms: D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004630:Emergencies; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007499:Iris Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D009759:Nystagmus, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000175:diagnosis; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D010808:Physical Examination; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis