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Retinal causes
Author(s) -
LEROY BP
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2009.3422.x
Subject(s) - retinal , presentation (obstetrics) , electrophysiology , medicine , neuroscience , psychology , optometry , ophthalmology , surgery
Purpose To describe conditions which affect retinal function and can lead to seeing things which aren't there. Methods A case presentation format will be used to illustrate different genetically and environmentally determined conditions leading to visual hallucinations. Both clinical and electrophysiological phenotypes as well as genotypes will be discussed. Results Phenotypes of environmentally and genetically determined retinal diseases leading to visual hallucinations are very different. In some instances, the ophthalmologist can make a real difference when systemic treatment is indicated. Conclusion Very diverse conditions may give rise to seeing things which aren't there. Clinical examination and electrophysiology allow making a correct diagnosis, with sometimes far reaching implications for therapy.