The value of tests evaluating visual functions in detecting overt or subclinical optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis

The value of tests evaluating visual functions in detecting overt or subclinical optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis

•We investigated visual tests and disability scales in detecting optic neuritis (ON).•Low-contrast visual acuity (LCVA) tests were significantly related to OCT, VEP.•LCVA tests were found to be associated with EDSS, MSFC and NEI-VFQ25.•LCVA tests added to follow-up visits to suggest subtle visual im...

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Veröffentlicht in:Multiple sclerosis and related disorders 2018-04, Vol.21, p.63-68
Hauptverfasser: Öcek, Özge, Gedizlioğlu, Muhteşem, Köşkderelioğlu, Aslı, Ortan, Pınar Kurceren, Yüksel, Bora, Türe, Melih, Gediz, Feyza
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Sprache:eng
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Adolescent
Adult
Disability Evaluation
Electroencephalography
Evoked Potentials, Visual - physiology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Sclerosis - complications
Neurologic Examination
Optic Neuritis - diagnosis
Optic Neuritis - etiology
Photic Stimulation
Tomography, Optical Coherence
Vision Tests - methods
Visual Acuity - physiology
Visual Fields - physiology
Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:•We investigated visual tests and disability scales in detecting optic neuritis (ON).•Low-contrast visual acuity (LCVA) tests were significantly related to OCT, VEP.•LCVA tests were found to be associated with EDSS, MSFC and NEI-VFQ25.•LCVA tests added to follow-up visits to suggest subtle visual impairments in MS.
ISSN:2211-0348
2211-0356
DOI:10.1016/j.msard.2018.01.030