title: [Neuro-ophthalmology essentials].
abstract: Neuro-Ophthalmology is an interdisciplinary field dealing with afferent and efferent disorders of the visual system caused by nervous system lesions. Modern imaging methods and their broad availability have greatly facilitated our diagnostic capacity. Despite this impressive technological progress thorough knowledge of clinical signs and symptoms still remains crucial in order to achieve a straight forward optimal patient care. Above several relevant neuro-ophthalmic disorders are described. Emphasis is given on correct initial management and indication for referral to a specialized institution.
authors.affiliation: Augenklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.
authors.forename: Klara
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Landau
mesh_terms: D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000209:etiology; D002257:Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016899:Interferon-beta / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D015840:Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D018917:Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D010211:Papilledema / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D002257:Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; D007155:Immunologic Factors; D016899:Interferon-beta; D000086:Acetazolamide