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Genetically determined disorders
Author(s) -
LEROY B
Publication year - 2014
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.1755-3768.2014.3462.x
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , electrophysiology , neuroscience , retinal , affect (linguistics) , phenotype , medicine , psychology , ophthalmology , biology , genetics , surgery , communication , gene
Purpose: To describe genetically determined conditions which affect retinal and optic nerve function and can lead to seeing things which aren't there. Methods: A case presentation format will be used to illustrate different genetically determined conditions leading to visual hallucinations. Both clinical and electrophysiological phenotypes as well as genotypes will be discussed. Results: Phenotypes of genetically determined retinal diseases leading to visual hallucinations are very different. Often, the ophthalmologist can make a real difference by explaining the cause of the complaints. Conclusions: Very diverse conditions may give rise to seeing things which aren't there. Clinical examination and electrophysiology allow making a correct diagnosis.