NON ORGANIC OCULAR DISORDERS AMONG CHILDR EN AND ADOLESCENTS

Purpose We tried to better characterize non organic ocular disorders i n children and adolescents : particulary clinical, perimetric and elec trophysiological features. Methods We performed a prospective study in 25 cases during a period of 16 months. Results Non organic ocular dis orders were seen among young girls between 9 and 11 years, mostly with bilateral, symmetrical and rapid visual loss. The symptoms were varia ble in time and responded favorably to suggestion. The ocular examinat ion was normal. Visual field was abnormal in 52 % of cases and very of ten showed a spiral (or snail) picture or a tubular constriction. 7' p attern visual evoked potentials were present in 88 % of cases. The acu ity was 20/20 in 92 % of cases after the consultation and 100 % later. Conclusion The ophthalmic and electrophysiologic examination confirme d our diagnosis and eliminated more severe pathology.