Vision, the function which much of the human cortex is concerned with, may be affected by a variety of diseases. Specifically, diseases affecting the visual cortex may manifest with negative or positive symptoms (such as hemianopia or visual hallucinations, respectively), or more complex syndromes (such as simultanagnosia) when higher-order visual areas and their connections are involved. Distortion of vision may also occur. The recognition of these symptoms, their anatomic correlates and most likely underlying causes is necessary for neuro-ophthalmologists and of utmost importance for neurologists working in emergency rooms or those dealing with neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy, migraine, stroke, cancer, and, not least, neuropsychiatry.
This Research Topic aims to gather a set of high-quality articles delving into the multifarious aspects of visual disorders in cortical dysfunctions. The goal is to elucidate key mechanisms, identify potential therapeutic targets, and foster enhanced diagnostics and management strategies. Submissions that widen the scope of our understanding and advance the current state of knowledge in the neuro-ophthalmological domain are highly appreciated.
We welcome the submission of any type of manuscript supported by the journal (including Brief Research Reports, Perspective, Mini-Review, Original Research, Systematic Review, etc.) pertaining to but not limited to the following themes:
- Unravelling the complex and diverse aetiology behind visual disorders in cortical dysfunctions.
- Unravelling the mechanisms of individual visual disorders in cortical dysfunctions
- Examining the predictive markers and indicators that can provide early diagnosis, targeted interventions, and improved prognosis.
- Examination of the diagnostic tools
- Visual restoration therapy
- The role of brain imaging in the understanding of visual disorders in cortical dysfunctions
Articles accepted after peer review will be published and appear online as soon as approved for publication.
Keywords:
Cortical visual loss, Visual cortex, Simultanagnosia, Visual hallucination, Metamorphopsia, Stroke, Prion disease, Encephalitis, Psychosis, Epilepsy
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Vision, the function which much of the human cortex is concerned with, may be affected by a variety of diseases. Specifically, diseases affecting the visual cortex may manifest with negative or positive symptoms (such as hemianopia or visual hallucinations, respectively), or more complex syndromes (such as simultanagnosia) when higher-order visual areas and their connections are involved. Distortion of vision may also occur. The recognition of these symptoms, their anatomic correlates and most likely underlying causes is necessary for neuro-ophthalmologists and of utmost importance for neurologists working in emergency rooms or those dealing with neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy, migraine, stroke, cancer, and, not least, neuropsychiatry.
This Research Topic aims to gather a set of high-quality articles delving into the multifarious aspects of visual disorders in cortical dysfunctions. The goal is to elucidate key mechanisms, identify potential therapeutic targets, and foster enhanced diagnostics and management strategies. Submissions that widen the scope of our understanding and advance the current state of knowledge in the neuro-ophthalmological domain are highly appreciated.
We welcome the submission of any type of manuscript supported by the journal (including Brief Research Reports, Perspective, Mini-Review, Original Research, Systematic Review, etc.) pertaining to but not limited to the following themes:
- Unravelling the complex and diverse aetiology behind visual disorders in cortical dysfunctions.
- Unravelling the mechanisms of individual visual disorders in cortical dysfunctions
- Examining the predictive markers and indicators that can provide early diagnosis, targeted interventions, and improved prognosis.
- Examination of the diagnostic tools
- Visual restoration therapy
- The role of brain imaging in the understanding of visual disorders in cortical dysfunctions
Articles accepted after peer review will be published and appear online as soon as approved for publication.
Keywords:
Cortical visual loss, Visual cortex, Simultanagnosia, Visual hallucination, Metamorphopsia, Stroke, Prion disease, Encephalitis, Psychosis, Epilepsy
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.