Visual disorders associated with Alzheimer's disease and optometric management.
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.
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Rehabilitation Research and Development Center on Aging (153), VAMC (Atlanta), Decatur, Georgia 30033.
D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009907:Optometry; D010468:Perceptual Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy