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Question: Hi Doctor.
Need an opinion on attached papers for Dementia and central visual field defects .By profession the patient is pilot and he has been put temporarily down from flying duties due to Dementia and central visual field defects.Need to know the detailed opinion on the ailment sustained by the patient.Also please confirm if the ailment is curable or not along with confirmation if its pre existing.
Need an opinion on attached papers for Dementia and central visual field defects .By profession the patient is pilot and he has been put temporarily down from flying duties due to Dementia and central visual field defects.Need to know the detailed opinion on the ailment sustained by the patient.Also please confirm if the ailment is curable or not along with confirmation if its pre existing.
Brief Answer:
Vision Can Improve. But Dementia may not improve
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic, I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
Question 1: Need to know the detailed opinion on the ailment sustained by the patient.
Answer 1: He has two problems
1. There is Small Vessel Ischemic Changes. This means that Many areas of the brain have reduced function due to reduction is blood flow. This causes Memory and Attention Impairment. This problem may not improve
2. A problem in Eye Socket. This causes Tunnel Vision. This can improve
Question 2: Also please confirm if the ailment is curable or not along with confirmation if its pre-existing.
Answer 2:
Problem 1 has less chance for Cure. This is a new problem. Can be due to Flying in High Altitudes
Problem 2 may be cured. This is a new problem. This may not be related to his profession
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1: After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) close this Question (b) rate my replies and (c) give your feedback.
PS 2: In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Vision Can Improve. But Dementia may not improve
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic, I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
Question 1: Need to know the detailed opinion on the ailment sustained by the patient.
Answer 1: He has two problems
1. There is Small Vessel Ischemic Changes. This means that Many areas of the brain have reduced function due to reduction is blood flow. This causes Memory and Attention Impairment. This problem may not improve
2. A problem in Eye Socket. This causes Tunnel Vision. This can improve
Question 2: Also please confirm if the ailment is curable or not along with confirmation if its pre-existing.
Answer 2:
Problem 1 has less chance for Cure. This is a new problem. Can be due to Flying in High Altitudes
Problem 2 may be cured. This is a new problem. This may not be related to his profession
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1: After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) close this Question (b) rate my replies and (c) give your feedback.
PS 2: In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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