Neuro-ophthalmology in an interdisciplinary context: a dialogue between a neurologist and an ophthalmologist
Evgeniya Viktorovna Yekusheva , Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Nervous System Diseases and Neurorehabilitation at the Academy of Postgraduate Education of the Federal Scientific and Clinical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Loskutov Igor Anatolyevich - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Scientific Department and Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry of the State Budgetary Institution of Healthcare of the Moscow Region MONIKI named after. M.F. Vladimirsky
Announcement:
Evgeniya Viktorovna Yekusheva , Professor, Head of the Department of Nervous System Diseases and Neurorehabilitation at the Academy of Postgraduate Education of the Federal Scientific and Clinical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia, Igor Anatolyevich Loskutov, Head of the Research Department and Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry at the Vladimirsky Regional Scientific and Clinical Institute . The experts' presentation focuses on the relationship between eye and brain diseases.
- Why is the eye not only an organ of vision, but also a “mirror” of the state of the brain’s blood vessels?
- How can ocular and neurological pathologies occur in parallel and mask each other?
- Why is normal tension glaucoma not only an ophthalmological but also a neurological problem?
- Flammer syndrome - how a violation of microcirculation in the eye reflects systemic vascular disorders;
- OCT angiography is a breakthrough in visualizing blood flow in the retina and choroid.
The video material examines in detail the anatomical and physiological connection:
- Common blood supply: internal carotid artery → ophthalmic artery → retina and optic nerve;
- Venous outflow: central retinal vein → cavernous sinus → venous system of the brain;
- Retrobulbar pressure gradient is a key factor in optic nerve damage.
General pathogenetic mechanisms:
- Oxidative stress;
- Violation of vascular autoregulation;
- Ischemia and neurodegeneration.
Key takeaway: An interdisciplinary approach is key to early diagnosis and prevention of blindness!
Watch the report to:
- Find out how the eye reflects the state of the brain's blood vessels;
- Learn to recognize “red flags” during inspection;
- Understand why collaboration between a neurologist and an ophthalmologist is not an option, but a necessity.
This video is a must-see for neurologists, ophthalmologists, therapists, and general practitioners.