Electrophysiological assessment of nutritional optic neuropathy: a case report.

Emily K O'Neill Kshitij Mankad Richard J C Bowman Dorothy Ann Thompson

Published in: Documenta ophthalmologica. Advances in ophthalmology (2023)

Nutritional deficiencies are increasing in high-income countries and may be linked to the rise of gastrointestinal disorders, strict vegan and vegetarian diets and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) associated with conditions such as depression and autism spectrum syndrome (ASD). Our findings highlight the value of electrodiagnostic testing alongside imaging in complex nutritional optic neuropathies to help monitor, guide treatment and preserve remaining sight in a child.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
mental health
intellectual disability
high resolution
depressive symptoms
physical activity
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
weight loss
combination therapy
photodynamic therapy
replacement therapy
fluorescence imaging