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Acute Visual Disturbances

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The visual pathways traverse more than one-third of the brain, explaining why visual function is frequently affected by intracranial lesions and a wide range of neurological disorders. Visual disturbances such as monocular or binocular visual loss, visual hallucinations and diplopia may reveal a neurological disorder. Correct interpretation and evaluation of these visual changes may prevent further devastating neurological complications.

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  1. Neuro-Ophthalmology Unit, Emory Eye Center, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Cédric Lamirel, Nancy J. Newman & Valérie Biousse

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Lamirel, C., Newman, N.J., Biousse, V. (2019). Acute Visual Disturbances. In: Singh, M., Bhatia, R. (eds) Emergencies in Neurology . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-5866-1_7

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