Wernicke's Encephalopathy: The Role of Vision Rehabilitation, and Related Considerations-A Case Report.
Background: Wernicke's encephalopathy acutely affects individuals due to thiamine deficiency. If not treated promptly, the patient will suffer neurological damage that will impair his memory, cognition, and overall psycho-logical state, known as Korsakoff's psychosis or syndrome. Wernicke's, in conj...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Behavioral Optometry Vol. 23; no. 5/6; pp. 149 - 152 |
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Optometric Extension Program
2012
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