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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Anopsia | |||
| image = [[File:Gray722.png|thumb|right|Illustration of the visual pathways in the human brain]] | |||
| caption = Visual pathways in the human brain | |||
| field = [[Ophthalmology]] | |||
| synonyms = [[Anopia]] | |||
| symptoms = Loss of vision | |||
| complications = [[Blindness]] | |||
| onset = Can be [[congenital]] or [[acquired]] | |||
| duration = [[Permanent]] | |||
| causes = [[Optic nerve]] damage, [[brain injury]], [[stroke]] | |||
| risks = [[Head trauma]], [[neurological disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Visual field test]], [[neuroimaging]] | |||
| differential = [[Amblyopia]], [[cortical blindness]] | |||
| treatment = Depends on underlying cause | |||
| prognosis = Varies | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Anopsia''' is a medical condition characterized by a defect in, or loss of, vision that is not due to an impairment of the eye itself. It is often caused by damage to the brain's visual pathways or visual cortex. Anopsia can be categorized into several types, including [[homonymous anopsia]], [[bitemporal hemianopsia]], and [[quadrantanopsia]], depending on the specific area of vision loss. | '''Anopsia''' is a medical condition characterized by a defect in, or loss of, vision that is not due to an impairment of the eye itself. It is often caused by damage to the brain's visual pathways or visual cortex. Anopsia can be categorized into several types, including [[homonymous anopsia]], [[bitemporal hemianopsia]], and [[quadrantanopsia]], depending on the specific area of vision loss. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Anopsia is typically caused by damage to the brain's visual pathways or visual cortex. This damage can occur due to a variety of conditions, such as [[stroke]], [[brain tumor]], [[traumatic brain injury]], or [[neurological disorders]]. In some cases, anopsia may also be a congenital condition, meaning it is present from birth. | Anopsia is typically caused by damage to the brain's visual pathways or visual cortex. This damage can occur due to a variety of conditions, such as [[stroke]], [[brain tumor]], [[traumatic brain injury]], or [[neurological disorders]]. In some cases, anopsia may also be a congenital condition, meaning it is present from birth. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The primary symptom of anopsia is a loss of vision in a specific area. This can range from a small blind spot to a large area of vision loss. Other symptoms may include difficulty reading, problems with depth perception, and difficulty recognizing faces or objects. In some cases, individuals with anopsia may not be aware of their vision loss. | The primary symptom of anopsia is a loss of vision in a specific area. This can range from a small blind spot to a large area of vision loss. Other symptoms may include difficulty reading, problems with depth perception, and difficulty recognizing faces or objects. In some cases, individuals with anopsia may not be aware of their vision loss. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of anopsia typically involves a comprehensive eye examination, including visual field testing to determine the extent and location of vision loss. Neuroimaging tests, such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]], may also be used to identify any damage to the brain's visual pathways or visual cortex. | Diagnosis of anopsia typically involves a comprehensive eye examination, including visual field testing to determine the extent and location of vision loss. Neuroimaging tests, such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]], may also be used to identify any damage to the brain's visual pathways or visual cortex. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for anopsia depends on the underlying cause of the vision loss. If the anopsia is caused by a treatable condition, such as a brain tumor or stroke, treating that condition may improve the vision loss. In other cases, treatment may involve vision rehabilitation therapy to help the individual adapt to their vision loss. | Treatment for anopsia depends on the underlying cause of the vision loss. If the anopsia is caused by a treatable condition, such as a brain tumor or stroke, treating that condition may improve the vision loss. In other cases, treatment may involve vision rehabilitation therapy to help the individual adapt to their vision loss. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Visual field]] | * [[Visual field]] | ||
* [[Visual cortex]] | * [[Visual cortex]] | ||
* [[Visual system]] | * [[Visual system]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{medicine-stub}} | {{medicine-stub}} | ||
* [[Category:Eye diseases]] | * [[Category:Eye diseases]] | ||
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| Anopsia | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | Anopia |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Loss of vision |
| Complications | Blindness |
| Onset | Can be congenital or acquired |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Optic nerve damage, brain injury, stroke |
| Risks | Head trauma, neurological disorders |
| Diagnosis | Visual field test, neuroimaging |
| Differential diagnosis | Amblyopia, cortical blindness |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Depends on underlying cause |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Anopsia is a medical condition characterized by a defect in, or loss of, vision that is not due to an impairment of the eye itself. It is often caused by damage to the brain's visual pathways or visual cortex. Anopsia can be categorized into several types, including homonymous anopsia, bitemporal hemianopsia, and quadrantanopsia, depending on the specific area of vision loss.
Causes[edit]
Anopsia is typically caused by damage to the brain's visual pathways or visual cortex. This damage can occur due to a variety of conditions, such as stroke, brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, or neurological disorders. In some cases, anopsia may also be a congenital condition, meaning it is present from birth.
Symptoms[edit]
The primary symptom of anopsia is a loss of vision in a specific area. This can range from a small blind spot to a large area of vision loss. Other symptoms may include difficulty reading, problems with depth perception, and difficulty recognizing faces or objects. In some cases, individuals with anopsia may not be aware of their vision loss.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of anopsia typically involves a comprehensive eye examination, including visual field testing to determine the extent and location of vision loss. Neuroimaging tests, such as MRI or CT scan, may also be used to identify any damage to the brain's visual pathways or visual cortex.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for anopsia depends on the underlying cause of the vision loss. If the anopsia is caused by a treatable condition, such as a brain tumor or stroke, treating that condition may improve the vision loss. In other cases, treatment may involve vision rehabilitation therapy to help the individual adapt to their vision loss.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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