Visual field defects Flashcards

1
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Lesion of the optic nerve

A

Ipsilateral mononuclear visual loss

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2
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Lesion of the optic chiasm

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Bitemporal hemianopia

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3
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Lesion at the optic tract

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Contralateral homonymous hemianopia

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4
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Lesion at ocipital cortex

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Contralateral homonymous hemianopia w/ macular sparing

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5
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Causes of sudden painless loss of vision

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GCA - ischaemic optic neuropathy 
Retinal vein occlusion 
Retinal artery occlusion 
Vitreous haemorrhage 
Retinal detachment
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