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Cerebral akinetopsia

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Cerebral akinetopsia is a rare neuro-ophthalmic condition characterized by the inability to perceive motion 1. It can be misdiagnosed as migraine or a functional disorder 1.

Diagnosis

  • Visual phenomena can range widely 1.
  • Structural cerebral lesions are a possible cause 1.

    • Management

  • No specific management details are provided in the abstracts.

    • Special Populations

  • No specific information on special populations is provided in the abstracts.

    • Key Recommendations

  • Consider cerebral akinetopsia in the differential diagnosis of visual disturbances, especially when symptoms are unusual or misdiagnosed 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
  • Investigate structural cerebral lesions as a potential cause of akinetopsia 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)

    • References

    1 Schimansky S, Bennetto L, Harrison R. Palinopsia. Practical neurology 2022. link

    Original source

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      Palinopsia. — Schimansky S, Bennetto L, Harrison R Practical neurology (2022)
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