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Neuro Ophthalmology

Neuroophthalmology involves manifestations of Visual field Changes that occur due to the compressive effects of Space Occupying Lesions (Tumors/Blood clots) in the brain as well as Ischemic infarcts along the visual Pathway. The Common Brain Tumours include Pituitary gland tumour, optic nerve tumour and Intracranial tumours. This is recorded by Humphrey Field Analyser (HFA) visual field defects Hemianopia/ Quadrantanopia/ Hemi Altitudinal field loss.

Cranial nerve palsies involves 3rd,4th and 6th nerve palsies. This can present as deviation of the eyes. This can occur because of trauma, tumours, diabetes and inflammation

Visual field test showing hemianopia
Visual field test showing bi temporal hemianopia
Visual field test showing inferior altitudinal field loss
Illustrations of cranial nerve palsies
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