Optic neuropathy: clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on optic neuropathy: clinical features: Major features Painful eye movements: with inflammatory causes Reduced visual acuity Impaired colour vision Abnormal visual fields Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) Uhthoff’s phenomenon Fundoscopy features…

Major features

  • Painful eye movements: with inflammatory causes
  • Reduced visual acuity
  • Impaired colour vision
  • Abnormal visual fields
  • Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD)

Uhthoff’s phenomenon

Fundoscopy features

Differential diagnoses

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References

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