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Review
. 2004 Nov;18(11):1161-8.
doi: 10.1038/sj.eye.6701575.

Clinical assessment of optic nerve disorders

P Riordan-Eva  1
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Review

Clinical assessment of optic nerve disorders

P Riordan-Eva. Eye (Lond). 2004 Nov.

Abstract

Optic nerve disorders range from the manifestations of life-threatening intracranial or systemic disease, to minor congenital anomalies. Careful clinical assessment, which relies upon a thorough evaluation of symptoms as well as signs, is essential for effective and timely investigation and treatment. Examination methods and pitfalls to be avoided are discussed.

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