http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2001/03/Articles/Visual-Disturbance.aspxEvaluation of visual disturbance (blindness or ophthalmoplegia) is a difficult clinical problem. Although the ophthalmoscopic examination may be useful for evaluation of monocular blindness, evaluation of visual field defects involving both eyes and abnormalities of tracking requires an imaging study that extends beyond the retina into the orbit, the brainstem, and the remainder of the brain. MRI is by far the best imaging study for this evaluation. As discussed in this issue of Applied Imaging, the specific MR imaging technique used depends on the specific pattern of blindness or diplopia involved. This information must be provided to the radiologist in order to maximize the chance of determining the cause of visual disturbance.Tuesday, 14 May 2002 19:43:51 GMT