Neuro-OphthalmologyPub Date : 2025-08-01eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2025.2538138
Kemal Örnek
{"title":"Letter to the Editor: Comment on Tsiogka Et al.'s \"Compound Heterozygosity for the C6777T Mutation of the MTHFR Gene and the FII G20210A Mutation of the Prothrombin Gene in Sequential Bilateral Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy\".","authors":"Kemal Örnek","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2538138","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2538138","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"49 5","pages":"431"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12447830/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neuro-OphthalmologyPub Date : 2025-08-01eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2025.2538132
Juan Alcalá Torres, María Carmen Sánchez Sánchez, Teresa Gracia García-Miguel, Carlos Santos Martín, José Alberto Reche Sainz, Manuel Ferro Osuna
{"title":"Disulfiram-Induced Optic Neuropathy: Prognostic Factors, Literature Review and Comparison with Alcohol-Tobacco Induced Optic Neuropathy.","authors":"Juan Alcalá Torres, María Carmen Sánchez Sánchez, Teresa Gracia García-Miguel, Carlos Santos Martín, José Alberto Reche Sainz, Manuel Ferro Osuna","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2538132","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2538132","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Disulfiram is a known cause of toxic optic neuropathy (ON), although there are few cases reported in literature. Our objective is to describe a series of patients with disulfiram-associated ON, and compare them with patients with alcohol-tobacco induced ON. We performed a retrospective cohort of patients with toxic ON, either disulfiram-associated or alcohol-tobacco induced (follow-up: 12 months). Data were extracted from a Spanish tertiary hospital, between 2018 and 2024. Visual acuity (VA) and papillary optic coherence tomography (OCT) were performed at baseline and during the follow-up. A statistical analysis was done, including, Chi-square, Fisher's exact, Mann-Whitney U, and Spearman R tests. Eighteen patients were analyzed (17 males). The mean age of onset was 51.1 years. Seven patients were in active treatment with disulfiram at symptom onset (mean dose received: 204 g). Patients with active disulfiram use had a lower baseline VA (20/77 vs 20/50, <i>p</i> = .049), but this difference equalized at 12 months. Patients that received more than 200 g had a tendency to have a dose-dependent effect (<i>p</i> = .056). Initiation of vitamin therapy suggested a tendency toward visual improvement, whereas cessation of alcohol and withdrawal of disulfiram did not reach statistical significance. Patients with diabetes mellitus did not improve their VA (<i>p</i> = .008). No significant differences in OCT findings were observed between patients with active disulfiram and the rest of patients. In conclusion, most patients with disulfiram-associated ON occurred on middle-age males. Toxicity of disulfiram is probably dose-dependent, and partially reversible after withdrawal. Initiation of vitamin therapy was linked to better visual prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"50 1","pages":"13-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12867341/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146119787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neuro-OphthalmologyPub Date : 2025-07-29eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2025.2498403
Jenna Rock, Jacqueline K Shaia, Jeffrey Chu, Taseen Alam, Ilene Trinh, Rishi P Singh, Katherine E Talcott, Devon A Cohen
{"title":"Paediatric IIH: Are There Differences in Visual Outcomes and Recurrence Rates?","authors":"Jenna Rock, Jacqueline K Shaia, Jeffrey Chu, Taseen Alam, Ilene Trinh, Rishi P Singh, Katherine E Talcott, Devon A Cohen","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2498403","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2498403","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Paediatric IIH is a rare condition in children where prepubertal and post-pubertal disease appear distinct. There are major gaps in the literature regarding if these populations have different treatments, visual outcomes, or recurrence rates. The purpose of this study was to characterize the differences in prepubertal/post-pubertal disease while analysing the risk of papilloedema recurrence. Records at a single tertiary institution were screened between 1 June 2012 and September, 2023 for having an ICD code of IIH or papilloedema. All patients were between the ages of 0-18 and stratified by pubertal status. Patients met the revised Dandy diagnostic criteria and secondary causes of IIH were excluded. Demographics, treatment, and visual outcomes data was collected at baseline and 1 year after diagnosis. The incidence of papilloedema resolution and recurrence were collected. All data analysis was performed in R Studio and Excel with a <i>p</i> value of < .05 being significant. Of the 719 IIH patients, 128 (17%) were paediatric with 79 (62%) post-pubertal and 49 (38%) prepubertal at diagnosis. A higher percentage of post-pubertal patients were overweight/obese (77.2%) and female (77%) compared to prepubertal patients (<i>p</i> < .05). Overall, 6 (4.7%) patients had a poor visual outcome; however, this did not differ regarding pubertal status (<i>p</i> > .05). Papilloedema recurrence occurred in 24% of the population. There was no difference in recurrence rates between prepubertal and post-pubertal patients (<i>p</i> > .05). Although post-pubertal and prepubertal disease may differ in demographics and presenting features, there was no significant difference in visual outcomes and recurrence rates.</p>","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"49 5","pages":"366-373"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12445517/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neuro-OphthalmologyPub Date : 2025-07-21eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2025.2530473
Shveta Bansal, Mohammad Aljayyousi, Mohanned Mustafa, Sachin Mathur, John de Carpentier
{"title":"Decompression Surgery in Bilateral Compressive Optic Neuropathy Secondary to Vitamin A Deficiency.","authors":"Shveta Bansal, Mohammad Aljayyousi, Mohanned Mustafa, Sachin Mathur, John de Carpentier","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2530473","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2530473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 17 year old male presented with subacute visual loss and bilateral optic disc swelling secondary to hyperostosis of his optic canals which was linked to severe vitamin A deficiency. Due to progressively deteriorating vision, he underwent decompression surgery to prevent blindness. Despite surgery, he did develop partial optic atrophy and his visual acuity remained reduced. Ours is the first case to report a presentation of bilateral optic disc oedema linked to severe vitamin A deficiency which was surgically treated with optic canal decompressions.</p>","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"50 4","pages":"363-367"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13313228/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148352515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neuro-OphthalmologyPub Date : 2025-07-14eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2025.2521785
Anthony C Arnold, Giulia Corradetti, Federico Corvi, Srinivas R Sadda
{"title":"Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) Analysis of Ischemic vs Non-Ischemic Optic Disc Edema.","authors":"Anthony C Arnold, Giulia Corradetti, Federico Corvi, Srinivas R Sadda","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2521785","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2521785","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was designed to compare optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) microvasculature characteristics of the optic disc and peripapillary retina in ischemic and non-ischemic optic disc edema and to compare them to normals. We hypothesized that ischemic edema would show significantly decreased vascular density when compared with non-ischemic edema and normals. Swept source OCTA imaging (Zeiss PLEX 9000) centered on the optic disc (6 X 6 mm) was performed in 17 eyes with acute ischemic optic disc edema, 22 eyes with acute optic disc edema from other causes, and 26 eyes with normal optic disc and retina. Vessel density (VD) within the superficial (SVC) and deep (DVC) vascular retinal complexes were computed. The mean superficial VD for the optic nerve in ischemic edema cases was 31.86%, compared to 36.10% in non-ischemic edema cases (<i>p</i> = .002) and 35.64% in normals (<i>p</i> = .0019); for the peripapillary retina, the means were 34.50% compared to 37.02% (<i>p</i> = .0006) and 34.70% (<i>p</i> = .8177). The mean deep VD for the optic nerve in ischemic edema cases was 30.41%, compared to 33.29% for non-ischemic cases (<i>p</i> = .0234) and 36.01% in normals (<i>p</i> = .0001); for the peripapillary retina, the means were 31.28% compared to 33.62% (<i>p</i> = .0217) and 35.31% (<i>p</i> = .0001). The optic disc and peripapillary VD were statistically significantly decreased in ischemic vs non-ischemic optic disc edema at both SVC and DVC. The findings highlight a possible role of the central retinal artery-derived circulation in ischemic optic nerve edema.</p>","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"49 6","pages":"456-463"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12674231/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145678189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Relapse Presenting as Choroidal Infiltration Confirmed by Choroidal Biopsy Along with Ipsilateral Optic Nerve Involvement.","authors":"Brandon Bates, Damodaran Narayanan, Raven Cooksey, Moe Hein Aung, Shelley Day Ghafoori","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2526040","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2526040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case that describes the relapse of histopathologically confirmed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) in a 21-year-old male who presented with monocular subacute vision loss, photopsia, and floaters. His exam was notable for optic disc oedema and peripapillary choroidal thickening. He underwent trans-retinal choroidal biopsy where B-ALL recurrence was confirmed, and external beam radiation was initiated. This case demonstrates how choroidal biopsy can assist with establishing the diagnosis of ALL relapse in clinically atypical cases. ALL relapse isolated to the optic nerve and choroid is rare but should be considered in patients with appropriate medical history. Prompt diagnosis and initiation of treatment can yield excellent visual recovery, prevent irreversible vision loss, and potentially avert systemic relapse.</p>","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"50 3","pages":"285-291"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13166241/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147931487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neuro-OphthalmologyPub Date : 2025-07-01eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2025.2521770
Emna Ellouz, Imen Ketata, Rahma Kchaou
{"title":"Exploring Optic Glioma and Type 1 Neurofibromatosis: A Literature Review of Case Reports.","authors":"Emna Ellouz, Imen Ketata, Rahma Kchaou","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2521770","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2521770","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>NF1 is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous condition caused by mutations in the NF1 gene, with a global prevalence of 1 in 3,000 individuals. Optic pathway gliomas (OPGs) are the primary brain tumours in NF1, affecting 15-20% of cases, mainly in children, with varied symptoms. We aim to explore the clinical, radiological and treatment features of OPGs in paediatric and adult NF1 populations. We conducted a literature review of case reports involving 53 patients diagnosed with NF1 and OPGs. OPGs were more prevalent in children than in adults, and more common in females than males. Vision loss and visual field defects were the most common clinical signs in both groups. Neither exophthalmos nor nystagmus was noted in adults. OPGs were often bilateral in children and more commonly unilateral in adults. The most common feature observed was heightened intensity in T2, with children exhibiting a more fusiform appearance compared to adults. The involvement of the optic nerve was the most common localisation. No significant differences were observed between children and adults regarding brain MRI characteristics. Chemotherapy alone was the most common treatment. Seven cases showed improved vision, 22 exhibited stable symptoms, and 19 experienced decreased vision, with one reporting no light perception. Further adult studies are necessary to elucidate population differences and understand varied symptom onset across age. Collaborative efforts in diagnosis and management are crucial for optimising care in NF1 patients with OPGs.</p>","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"49 6","pages":"464-476"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12674311/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145678193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neuro-OphthalmologyPub Date : 2025-07-01eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2025.2523909
Curtis E Margo, Lynn E Harman
{"title":"Foster Kennedy Syndrome, Euthanasia, and the Purpose of Eponyms.","authors":"Curtis E Margo, Lynn E Harman","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2523909","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2523909","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robert Foster Kennedy (1884-1952) was an Irish-born neurologist who in 1911 described the association of frontal lobe tumor with unilateral optic atrophy and contralateral papilledema. After immigrating to America he became a respected neurologist who at the height of his career became President of the American Neurological Association. He is less known for his views on eugenics and advocacy of euthanasia for children with birth defects. In 1939 he initially proposed his support for state-sanctioned euthanasia in <i>Collier's</i> magazine, a popular family periodical. Two years later he discussed his proposal at a national medical meeting when credible reports about German laws on euthanasia and racial hygiene were circulating in Europe and the United States. The atrocities during the war never moved Kennedy to publicly alter his position on mercy killing. This paper reviews how opinions have changed toward eugenics, and considers when eponyms should be abandoned.</p>","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"49 6","pages":"477-481"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12721334/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145820470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neuro-OphthalmologyPub Date : 2025-07-01eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2025.2524829
Mohamad Baba, Matthew Fenech, Uzoma Nnajiuba, Austin McCormick
{"title":"Relapsed Extranodal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma Presenting as Unilateral Third Cranial Nerve Palsy: A Rare Case Report.","authors":"Mohamad Baba, Matthew Fenech, Uzoma Nnajiuba, Austin McCormick","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2524829","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2524829","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTL) is a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It most commonly affects the nasal cavity and sinuses. While only few of cases of third cranial nerve palsy have been reported in association with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and Burkitt lymphoma, its occurrence as a presenting feature of ENKTL is exceptionally rare. Here, we present a patient with isolated third cranial nerve palsy as the initial manifestation of relapsed ENKTL. A 67-year-old woman with a history of ENKTL in remission was admitted with bilateral periorbital swelling, nasal purulent discharge, and congestion following nasal reconstruction. She was diagnosed with preseptal cellulitis and sinusitis and subsequently treated with IV antibiotics. She later developed a right third nerve palsy with pupillary involvement. A CT angiogram ruled out an aneurysm, however brain MRI showed perineural spread affecting the cavernous sinus. Further cranial nerve involvement prompted a biopsy of the sinus, confirming ENKTL. A PET scan was done. No uptake in the brain, sinuses, or the rest of the body was observed. A bone marrow biopsy was subsequently performed revealing marrow involvement with ENKTL, suggesting metastatic spread beyond the sinuses. Unfortunately, the patient developed sepsis and subsequently passed away. This case emphasizes the importance of early consideration of malignancy who present with atypical neurological symptoms. Given the risk of false-negative imaging results, a multimodal approach is essential. This should include high-resolution MRI coupled with neuroradiological review, biopsy with histopathological analysis when feasible, FDG PET scan and lumbar puncture with CSF analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"50 3","pages":"277-280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13166223/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147931952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neuro-OphthalmologyPub Date : 2025-07-01eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2025.2526038
Sylvia E Villarreal Navarro, Andrea Naranjo, Robert Dodd, Arian Mashhood, Heather E Moss
{"title":"Compressive Optic Neuropathy Due to Dolichoectatic Ophthalmic Artery.","authors":"Sylvia E Villarreal Navarro, Andrea Naranjo, Robert Dodd, Arian Mashhood, Heather E Moss","doi":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2526038","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01658107.2025.2526038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 63-year-old man experienced progressive vision loss in his right eye over five years. Ophthalmologic examination showed right optic neuropathy with optic nerve pallor. Prior MRI findings of gadolinium enhancement near the prechiasmatic optic nerve had suggested acute optic neuritis. A repeat MRI revealed a dilated vascular structure compressing the optic nerve, confirmed by Time-of-Flight MRA as dolichoectatic ophthalmic artery. Compression-related optic neuropathy caused by a dolichoectatic ophthalmic artery can have similar appearance to acute optic neuritis on MRI. When the clinical history or course does not align with the initial diagnosis, it is important to reconsider the diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":19257,"journal":{"name":"Neuro-Ophthalmology","volume":"50 3","pages":"281-284"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13166200/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147931809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}