Optic neuropathy: investigations
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Optic neuropathy: investigations. Ophthalmoscopy, Slit lamp microscopy, Auto-fluorescence imaging. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Ophthalmology tests
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Slit lamp microscopy
- Auto-fluorescence imaging
- Visual evoked responses (VERs)
- Electroretinogram (ERG)
- Contrast sensitivity
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Immunological tests
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Inflammatory markers
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Infection screen
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Other blood tests
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Other investigations
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References
- Biousse V, Newman NJ. Diagnosis and clinical features of common optic neuropathies. Lancet Neurol. 2016; 15:1355-1367.
- Voss E, Raab P, Trebst C, Stangel M. Clinical approach to optic neuritis: pitfalls, red flags and differential diagnosis. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2011; 4:123-134.
- Hoorbakht H, Bagherkashi F. Optic neuritis, its differential diagnosis and management. Open Ophthalmol J 2012; 6:65-72.
- Behbehani R. Clinical approach to optic neuropathies. Clin Ophthalmol 2007; 1:233-246.
