neurological conditions

Which neurological conditions affect the eyes?
There are a number of neurological conditions that affect vision. Some of these disorders include:

• Optic neuritis
  This condition causes inflammation in the optic nerve and is often associated with multiple sclerosis. The most common symptom is dimmed vision, often in just one eye. It can be treated with certain medications.
• Ischemic optic neuropathy
  This condition occurs when there is not enough blood flow to the optic nerve. This can cause loss of vision and in some cases, permanent blindness, often in just one eye.
• Primary glaucomatous optic nerve disease
  This condition involves damage to the nerves and loss of vision.
• Systemic diseases
  Neurological diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s can affect one’s vision. Patients with these conditions often suffer from double vision, dry eyes and blurred vision.
• Stroke
  It is quite common for patients to lose some vision after a stroke. This condition is known as palinopsia.
• Toxic optic nerve disease
  This disease results in impaired vision and can lead to blindness. The condition develops as a result of injuries to the optic nerve.