Optic atrophy

A disorder characterized by loss of optic nerve fibers. It may be inherited or acquired. Acquired causes include ischemia, optic nerve neuropathy, glaucoma, trauma, radiation, brain tumors, and multiple sclerosis. It leads to vision disturbances.

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Patient with headache and blurred vision for last six months

30yrs/M,Non diabetic n normotensive presented with complaints of Headache and blurred vision for last six months.Now he ...See More

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Yes - these can be multiple venous infarcts . But D/D can be 1.Granulomatous disease 2.neurocysticercosis 3.As part of multiple sclerosis 4.Certain viral diseases- may be Eale's disease


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70 Male,acute onset of breathlessness and easy fatigability for 3month back and diagnosed as asthma now presented with b...See More

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Probably a case of churg Strauss syndrome Pt should b examined thoroughly for rashes n neurological examination Markers of inflammation like esr/crp/fibrinogen to look for evidence of vasculitis CBC for eosinophilia ...n if possible biopsy...


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Amritsar Eye Hospital

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