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Neurologic Accompaniments to Ophthalmic Disease

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Title: Neurologic Accompaniments to Ophthalmic Disease
Author: Julie Shelton, MD
Date: 04/20/2011
Keywords / Main Subjects: APMPPE; Migraine; Central scotoma; Acute macular neuroretinopathy
Secondary CORE Category: Neuro-Ophthalmology / Decreased Vision / Retinopathy
Third CORE Category: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus / Uveitis in the Pediatric Age Group / Posterior Uveitis
Diagnosis: Acute macular neuroretinopathy
Brief Description: This is a case presentation of a middle-aged female who presented with a migraines and a unilateral white spot and temporary vision loss in the left upper quadrant of both eyes. A discussion of APMPPE is undertaken with specific attention to the neurologic and neuro-ophthalmic complications in APMPPE. Additionally, acute macular neuroretinopathy is discussed.
Format: video
Series: Moran Eye Center Grand Rounds
Identifier: Moran_CORE_16508
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