A Review of Neuro-ophthalmologic Emergencies

Background Neuro-ophthalmic emergencies are relatively uncommon, however their outcome cause severe morbidity and even mortality. The ocular manifestations of these disorders are pointers to a more dangerous central nervous system or systemic pathology. The review aims to highlight the major ocular disorders that constitute neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies with a view to increasing the index of suspicion of these visual/life threatening disorders among p r i m a r y c a r e p hy s i c i a n s, n e u r o l o g i s t s a n d ophthalmologists. Method The available literature on neuro-ophthalmologic emergencies was reviewed, using available journals and internet based search engines and resources.