Tag Archives: visual dysfunction

Ophthalmic correlates of ME/CFS

Posted on 03/05/2018 by wames

Research abstract: Ophthalmic correlates of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), by Nadia Sultana Ahmed. MPhil thesis, University of Leicester [Published online 15 Feb 2018] Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic, debilitating disorder. With the exception of disabling fatigue, there are … Continue reading →

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Vision in ME – restricted spatial windows of visibility

Posted on 01/22/2018 by wames

Research abstract: Restricted spatial windows of visibility in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), by Nadia S Ahmed, Irene Gottlob, Frank A Proudlock and Claire V Hutchinson in Vision 2018, 2(1), 2; doi:10.3390/vision2010002 [Published: 17 January 2018] Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a devastating disorder marked by debilitating fatigue. … Continue reading →

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Overview of vision problems in ME/CFS

Posted on 02/20/2017 by wames

ME Research UK article, 13 Feb 2017: Shifting focus Problems with vision are relatively common among people with ME/CFS, the majority of whom report symptoms such as hypersensitivity to light, difficulties focusing, and dry eyes. But despite their significant impact … Continue reading →

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Increased Pattern-related visual stress during reading in ME/CFS

Posted on 06/16/2016 by wames

Research abstract: ME/CFS is a debilitating disorder affecting at least 250,000 people in the United Kingdom. This condition has a number of incapacitating symptoms including post-exertional fatigue, cognitive deficits, and flu-like symptoms. However, with an unresolved aetiology, controversial diagnosis, and no clear treatment, it … Continue reading →

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Pattern-related visual stress found in ME/CFS

Posted on 11/13/2015 by wames

Research abstract: The objective of this study was to determine vulnerability to pattern-related visual stress in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). A total of 20 ME/CFS patients and 20 matched (age, gender) controls were recruited to the study. Pattern-related visual … Continue reading →

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Cognitive and physical dysfunction in CFS and FM

Posted on 10/27/2015 by wames

Research abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to conduct a longitudinal examination of cognitive complaints and functional status in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) alone and those who also had fibromyalgia (CFS/FM). METHODS: A total of 93 … Continue reading →

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Symptoms of Meares-Irlen/Visual Stress Syndrome in CFS

Posted on 04/24/2014 by wames

Abstract Several diagnostic symptoms of the visual-processing deficit Meares-Irlen/Visual Stress Syndrome are remarkably similar to symptom manifestations reported by individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). We surveyed the specific incidences of nine widely-recognised symptoms of visual stress (VS) in a … Continue reading →

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