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Doctor insights on: Cortical Visual Impairment Treatments

Generally none: Cortical blindness results from failure of the brain interconnections to the visual cortex to develop, or damage directly to the cortex from injury and vascular catastrophe. No treatment is possible. Such persons should be entered into programs for the blind and poorly sighted to develop alternate means of coping. ...Read more

Extension and Bleed: Medications are used to prevent propagation of the clot to more extensive areas of the cerebral venous system. Studies indicate a tendency toward better outcome in patients treated with anticoagulant therapy than in those who are not treated with anticoagulants. In einhaupl's study, even patients with cerebral hemorrhage appeared to benefit from anticoagulation. Risks are for hemorrhage or stroke. ...Read more

Need clarity: Am not clear as to whether you have permanent cortical blindness, or episodic associated with seizure activity. If the former, this could represent permanency, but if paroxysmal, better seizure control is very probable, especially with newer medications, and potentially, a Vagal Nerve Stimulator unit. ...Read more

Several complication: Cerebral vein thrombosis can lead to brain swelling, bleeding, and further impairment of brain function. ...Read more

Risk of bleeding: Anticoagulation, with Coumadin or Heparin or several newer agents, is the main treatment for clots. Older people especially have a risk of bleeding while on these, so a fall should be evaluated for a hematoma on the brain. Other risks: because it lowers vitamin k, Coumadin therapy increases the risk of arterial calcification & heart valve calcification, especially if too much vitamin d is present. ...Read more

No: No.

Chiroprctic opthamol: Chiropractic opthamology can help with rehabilitating vision. Also valled " vision therapy". ...Read more

Memory Loss: In someone so young the most important issue is finding out why you have impaired memory and correcting that problem. This is not normal and there is no standard treatment for a problem that could have numerous causes. A neurologist is where I would start if you do not have a family doctor. ...Read more

Pbm in brain not eye: The term cortical vision impairment implys that there is a problem with the brain cortex (outer cell layer) that interprets the imput of the eye and visual nerve inputs. This is similar to having a good video camera, cables and system but the no screen to display the input in a way you can understand it. ...Read more

Depends: Some examples: if hearing deficit due to wax- get it removed, hearing will improve if due to fluid behind the ear drum-then ear tubes and medicines if due to burst ear drum- tympanoplasty/myringoplasty/ hearing aid if due to a nerve damage, probably hearing aid. ...Read more

Of course: Many treatments including the provision of lenses, topical and systemic medications, laser treatment and a variety of surgical options can help many with lowered vision and even some that are apparently blind. Check with you ophthalmologist to see which of these is present if you are the patient. ...Read more

I think you meant: I think you meant restrictive lung disease this can be due to internal duration of your longs or external blockage like trouble with your rib cage ...Read more

See below: Treating psychomotor retardation is generally linked with treating its underlying cause, which is usually severe depression or bipolar disorder. Treatment sometimes involves therapy; individuals who meet with therapists on a regular basis can sometimes progress beyond their illnesses and lead mentally healthy lives. In other cases, the nature of the disorder necessitates medication. ...Read more

Fine motor skills: It is important to emphasize that one size does not fit all when designing a therapeutic intervention for children with motor skills disorder. It is also important to understand that although many interventions are offered, very few have been rigorously tested and proven to be effective. ...Read more

Depends what u mean: This can cover gross motor skills like gait, or fine motor skills like handwriting. A variety of therapists might be involved such as physical therapists and occupational therapists. Assessment might be done by physicians such as neurologists or rehab med doctors or neuropsychologists. Assessment usually guides the appropriate treatment. ...Read more

Unrelated: Assuming that the cortical defect in vision is an isolated phenomenon, other aspects of development should proceed at the normal pace. While some cortical vision impairments are isolated, many are associated with more generalized defects. For you to know about this, this child must have been old enough to analyze the cortical defect and therefore is being diagnosed in other areas. ...Read more

Ef 15%/heart failure: Ejection fraction or ef of 10 to 15 is serious. This is a measure of how your heart is performing as a pump. Ef should be 50 to 60%, so low ef means heart failure. There are treatments, medical ones first, like diuretics to remove extra fluid. Okay to ask your doc and your cardiologist. ...Read more

See below.: Seems you have a complicated problem with some decreased squeeze function of the left side of your heart, some fluid in the sac surrounding your heart and a large right side of your heart. These results are not clearly related although they may be. I would suggest discussing with your ordering physician. Surgery might be considered if the effusion is large, progressive or causing dysfunction. ...Read more

You Bet There Is!!: First, you are better if taking a very potent ms medicine, such as tysabri (natalizumab) or gilenya, as "off label" both have shown ability to prevent brain atrophy, and improve fatigue and cognition. Second, have adequate levels of vit d, taking 5-10000 units daily. The traditional Alzheimer's meds do not help usually, but would consider a trial of 2 medical foods, axona, and cerefolin-nac, and? Galantamine. ...Read more

Go see your Dr: Now and tell him/her what's going on and its likely your experiencing side effects and /or have some physical issues going on. Don't wait, call today and if you cant be seen quickly see your primary care doctor asap. Urgent care can also help in some cases depending on your pain. ...Read more