Disminución de la agudeza visual. Estrategias diagnósticas, tratamiento y manejo en urgencias
- Arranz Márquez, E. 1
- García González, M. 2
- Cruz González, F. 3
- Teus, M.A. 3
- 1 Clínica Novovisión, Madrid, España Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, España
- 2 Clínica Novovisión, Madrid, España Clínica Rementería, Madrid, España
- 3 Clínica Novovisión, Madrid, España Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España
ISSN: 0304-5412
Year of publication: 2023
Issue Title: Patología oftálmica y otorrinolaringológica
Series: 13
Issue: 91
Pages: 5374-5384
Type: Article
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Abstract
A decrease in visual acuity is a common symptom of many ophthalmologic and neuro-ophthalmologic diseases. The origin of the disease may be located at any point of the visual pathway that sends luminous stimuli from the ocular surface to the occipital cortex. A careful case history and systematic eye examination are essential for establishing a diagnosis or for guiding the additional tests in order to reach a diagnosis, thus avoiding unnecessary additional examinations. Some diseases that are accompanied by decreased vision have a visual and even vital prognosis that depends on the early establishment of appropriate treatment. Therefore, they must be identified and assessed urgently by ophthalmologists and/or neurologists.