Dysmorphopsia
Dysmorphopsia (pronunciation: dis-mor-fop-see-uh) is a medical condition characterized by the distortion of visual perception. Patients with dysmorphopsia perceive objects in a distorted manner, either in size (macropsia or micropsia), shape (metamorphopsia), or orientation (tilt illusion).
Etymology
The term "dysmorphopsia" is derived from the Greek words "dys" meaning bad or difficult, "morphē" meaning shape, and "opsis" meaning sight or vision.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of dysmorphopsia is the distorted perception of visual stimuli. This can manifest as:
- Macropsia: Objects appear larger than they actually are.
- Micropsia: Objects appear smaller than they actually are.
- Metamorphopsia: Objects appear distorted in shape.
- Tilt illusion: Objects appear tilted or misaligned.
Causes
Dysmorphopsia is often associated with conditions that affect the retina or the visual cortex. These can include:
- Macular degeneration: A medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field.
- Retinal detachment: A disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue.
- Migraine: A primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that are moderate to severe.
Treatment
Treatment for dysmorphopsia primarily involves addressing the underlying cause. This can involve medication, surgery, or other treatments depending on the specific condition causing the dysmorphopsia.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dysmorphopsia
- Wikipedia's article - Dysmorphopsia
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