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This is an interesting condition as neither a CAT scan nor a VEP can confirm the condition. Treatment is usually effective for cortical blindness and a series of vision stimulation activities can be performed to increase the field of vision.
Children are more likely to recover from the symptoms than adults, some theorize that this is because the fibers of the optic tract may be important for the visual recovery. It has been known for adults to recover too.
What else can I help you with?
Is blindness permanent?
depends
What is the damage if you don't wash your contact lenses for a month?
Permanent blindness
What treatments are available to treat blindness associated with Crohn's Disease?
Infliximab has been use to successfully treat cortical blindness due to cyclosporine treatments. Immediate cessation of cyclosporine therapy and treatment with alternate medication should produce results.
Is methanol blindness permanent?
Yes, methanol blindness can be permanent if not treated promptly and effectively. Methanol poisoning can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve, leading to permanent vision loss. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if methanol poisoning is suspected to prevent long-term consequences.
How do you cure blindness?
Depends on what's causing it, and how bad the damage is. Some kinds can be treated, others are permanent.
What are cortical deficits?
Lacunar strokes LACK cortical deficits. Exactly what are cortical symptomes, I do not know. =-(
What symptoms do you get when you don't get any vitamin a?
Blindness, maternal mortality, compromised immune system. The first sign is usually night blindness which becomes permanent blindness. 250,000 to 500,000 children in developing countries go blind each year because of vitamin A deficiency.
What is the function of the cortical artery?
the function of the cortical artery is the kidenys
What can inhalants cause permanent damage to?
It causes damage to the Esophagus and your lungs also.
What happens is papilledema is left untreated?
prolonged papilledema can result in permanent damage to the optic nerve which could lead to blindness.
What is cortical infarcts?
In lLayman's terms, a cortical infarct is a type of stroke.
When was Cortical Tectonics created?
Cortical Tectonics was created in 2007-06.
