Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2024, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (2): 137-143.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2023.111

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Clinical and anatomical features of upside-down reversal of vision

YE Qiang1, LUO Song Bazong2, WANG Hao1, LIU Xiaoyan1, MA Jinghai3, NAN Suting1, WANG Jing1, YANG Yi1, LYU Peng1, WANG Degui4, ZHANG Wenfang1   

  1. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, China2. Nima County Zhongcang Township Health Center, Naqu 853200, Xizang, China 3. Department of Ophthalmology, Lanzhou Bright Ophthalmology, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, China4. Institute of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Basic Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, China
  • Online:2024-03-20 Published:2024-03-29

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Abstract: Upside-down reversal of vision(UDRV)is a rare clinica symptom of visual distortion or visual illusion that can distort the size, shape, or tilt of an object. Its characteristic is that the patient's visual image undergoes an instantaneous 180° inversion in the coronal position. So far, UDRV has not been reported in China, but in foreign literature, it seriously affects patients' vision and life, bringing unprecedented psychological impact to patients. Here, we discuss the potential etiology and clinical features of UDRV to further improve the understanding of this condition by clinicians, scientifically diagnose and treat the condition, and reduce the psychological distress of patients. Although existing studies on UDRV help us understand the mechanisms of vision formation and possible regulatory mechanisms of vision, the specific etiology and mechanisms are not yet clear. Therefore we propose a hypothesis of visual regulation: "visual-independent regulation center" to explain it.

Key words: Vision, Reversal, Central nervous system injury, Vestibular system dysfunction

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