Publications by authors named "Pamela Davila Siliezar"

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  • A rare case of combined nutritional deficiencies—including vitamin A, zinc, and copper—was reported to cause bilateral central vision loss and nyctalopia in a patient post-bariatric surgery and alcohol use.
  • *The patient's vision significantly improved within one month after starting vitamin and mineral supplementation.
  • *Clinicians should be aware of the potential for similar vision loss from nutritional deficiencies, especially with increasing rates of bariatric surgery and alcohol consumption.
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Introduction: Oculogyric crisis (OGC) is a dystonic movement disorder of varying durations that manifests as bilateral paroxysmal upward eye deviation accompanied by involuntary blinking, tongue protrusion, and autonomic symptoms. Separately, septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is a congenital disorder involving hypoplasia of the optic nerve as well as hypothalamic and pituitary abnormalities. In the presented case, we report a case of OGC in the setting of SOD with proposed pathogenesis.

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Neuro-ophthalmologic diseases include a broad range of disorders affecting the afferent and efferent visual pathways. Recently, monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapies have emerged as a promising targeted approach in the management of several of these complex conditions. Here, we describe the mechanism-specific applications and advancements in neuro-ophthalmologic mAb therapies.

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Transient monocular visual loss (TMVL), also known as transient monocular blindness or amaurosis fugax ("fleeting blindness"), is a temporary loss of vision often due to ischemia to the retina. While acute TMVL should be considered an emergency that further requires exhaustive investigation, there are some cases in which TMVL arises secondary to benign causes. Age has a major impact in the diagnosis of ischemia and although the differential diagnosis of TMVL can be broad, timely and appropriate history, examination, diagnostic testing, and treatment can be vision- or life-saving.

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  • Vasculitides are inflammatory disorders affecting blood vessels that can lead to serious eye-related issues and are particularly challenging for elderly patients due to factors like multiple health conditions and medications.
  • The review covers various types of vasculitis, such as Cogan Syndrome and Giant Cell Arteritis, along with their symptoms affecting the eyes and how common they are among different populations.
  • Improving elderly care for these patients involves recognizing early signs of the disease, using advanced imaging techniques, and adopting holistic approaches to treatment that consider both medical and personal well-being.
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Bilateral medial medullary stroke is a very rare condition. It is usually associated with severe motor deficits, dysarthria, sensory symptoms, nystagmus, and respiratory disturbances. The most common etiology is atherosclerotic disease of the vertebral and anterior spinal artery or its branches.

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Purpose: To describe the case of bilateral myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disorder (MOGAD) perineuritis following severe COVID19 pneumonia.

Observations: A 56-year-old man presents with bilateral vision loss (BCVA OU of counting fingers) following severe COVID19 infection. Neuroimaging revealed bilateral perineuritis, with MOG-IgG antibody positive (1:20), confirmed by cell-based assay, elevated ESR and CRP (42 mm/h and 8.

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Acquired supranuclear ocular motor paresis (ASOMP) is a rare complication following cardiac surgery, characterized by limited voluntary eye motility. The exact cause and development of ASOMP after cardiac surgery remain unclear. We report a case of ASOMP with paracentral bitemporal hemianopsia with optic atrophy after cardiac surgery, which, to our knowledge, is novel.

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Purpose Of Review: To review the neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).

Recent Findings: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a rare genetic disorder with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 5000 individuals, but its true prevalence may be underestimated because of variable clinical presentations and limited awareness among healthcare professionals. The neuro-ophthalmic features of EDS may be difficult to recognize in context but new molecular genetic testing is now available for identification of specific subtypes of EDS.

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Lymphocytic hypophysitis (LH) is a primary inflammatory disorder of the pituitary gland and infundibulum that commonly manifests in both mass effect and endocrinologic symptoms. Although the exact pathophysiology remains unclear, it has been increasingly linked to an autoimmune process. Complications arise by two separate mechanisms.

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