About The Medical Condition Foster-Kennedy Syndrome

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Foster-Kennedy Syndrome

Foster-Kennedy Syndrome Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Foster-Kennedy Syndrome Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Foster-Kennedy Syndrome?

Conditions which produce injury or dysfunction of the second cranial or optic nerve, which is generally considered a component of the central nervous system. Damage to optic nerve fibers may occur at or near their origin in the retina, at the optic disk, or in the nerve, optic chiasm, optic tract, or lateral geniculate nuclei. Clinical manifestations may include decreased visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, impaired color vision, and an afferent pupillary defect.

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