Functional and structural investigations that assess the integrity of the visual system are of utmost importance for diagnosing and monitoring ophthalmic or neurological disorders that affect vision. These investigations complement the ophthalmic and fundus examinations, allowing precise quantitative baseline and…
Afferent Visual System Anatomy and Physiology From a conceptual standpoint, it is useful to consider vision as having two components: central or macular vision (high acuity, color perception, and light-adapted) and peripheral or ambulatory vision (low acuity, poor color perception,…
Perhaps more than any other realm of neurology, neuro-ophthalmologic disorders require a systematic approach that emphasizes precise localization guided by the patient’s history followed by confirmation with specific examination maneuvers. To this end, the neurologist should be familiar with specialized…