Synsvansker ved Parkinsons sykdom

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2024 Apr 2;144(6). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.23.0716. Print 2024 May 14.
[Article in Norwegian]

Abstract

Parkinson's disease is characterised by the core motor symptoms: bradykinesia, rigidity and tremor. The disease also has a number of non-motor symptoms, such as visual impairment. Patients may experience blurred vision, sensitivity to light, difficulties in reading, and a subjective feeling of rapid eye fatigue. The visual impairments also affect the patients' motor skills, as vision compensates for poor postural control and difficulty initiating movement. It is important to identify common but frequently underdiagnosed visual impairment, and initiate measures that can increase quality of life and pattern of movement. In this clinical review we present the most common visual impairments in Parkinson's disease, as well as providing advice for improved visual function.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Parkinson Disease* / complications
  • Parkinson Disease* / physiopathology
  • Quality of Life
  • Vision Disorders* / etiology