Visual evoked potentials in the diagnosis of optic neuropathies: a literature review

Authors

  • M. S. Kyslitska  SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine” https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0661-0776
  • V. A. Vasyuta SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine” https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8490-6704
  • O. S. Solonovych SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”
  • L. L. Chebotariova SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”
  • O. I. Mytsak SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”
  • Ie. I. Severenchuk SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh202556570

Keywords:

optic neuropathy, visual evoked potentials, electroretinography

Abstract

This review analyzes the utility of visual evoked potentials (VEP) as a method for visual function assessment in optic neuropathies. We systematically reviewed the existing data on the application of several types of VEP (pattern-reversal, pattern-onset/offset, flash-pattern, and chromatic) for objective assessment of the visual pathway in inflammatory, demyelinating, ischemic, toxic, compressive and traumatic optic neuropathies. The review presents the typical changes in VEP parameters (latency, amplitude and morphology) for each of the pathologies considered, and their relationships with clinical manifestations and results of other neuroophthalmological examination techniques such as perimetry and optical coherence tomography. The paper highlights the diagnostic and differential diagnostic value of VEP, especially in challenging cases and for providing an objective approach for characterizing visual function deficiencies.

Author Biographies

M. S. Kyslitska ,  SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”

Mariia S. Kyslitska, Junior Researcher, Scientific and Organizational Department, and Ophthalmologist, Consulting Polyclinic Department,  SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, 040050, 32 P. Maiboroda St., Kyiv, Ukraine

V. A. Vasyuta , SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”

Vira A. Vasyuta, Board Certified (Highest Category in Ophthalmology), Dr Sc (Med), Senior Researcher and Head, Scientific and Organizational Department,  SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, 040050, 32 P. Maiboroda St., Kyiv, Ukraine

O. S. Solonovych, SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”

Oleksandr S. Solonovych, Neurologist, Functional Diagnostics Physician, Cand Sc (Med), Researcher and Head, Functional Diagnostics Department, SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, 040050, 32 P. Maiboroda St., Kyiv, Ukraine

L. L. Chebotariova , SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”

Lidiia L. Chebotariova, Dr Sc (Med), Professor and Head, Neurophysiology Department, and Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine, SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, 040050, 32 P. Maiboroda St., Kyiv, Ukraine

O. I. Mytsak, SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”

Oksand I. Mytsak, Functional Diagnostics Physician, Functional Diagnostics Department, and Junior Researcher, SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, 040050, 32 P. Maiboroda St., Kyiv, Ukraine

Ie. I. Severenchuk, SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”

Ieseniia I. Severenchuk, Neurologist, SI “Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine”, 040050, 32 P. Maiboroda St., Kyiv, Ukraine

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