Neuro-ophthalmic disorders presenting as a diagnostic surprise during pre-LASIK evaluation.
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چکیده
We present 2 cases that came to our institute for refractive surgery and were discovered to have serious systemic conditions requiring immediate intervention. On examination, prolactinoma of the pituitary gland was seen in one patient and multiple sclerosis was diagnosed in the other patient. Prompt treatment of the conditions led to improvement in the neuro-ophthalmic disorders. We recommend a thorough physical evaluation of patients having an ophthalmic examination.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
دوره 33 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007