What is a neuro-ophthalmologist?
A neuro-ophthalmologist takes care of visual problems that are related to thenervous system, bridging ophthalmology and neurology. Our visual pathway extendsfrom the eyes all the way to the occipital lobe located in the back of our brain. A bigpart of our brain is used for vision-related activities such as vision to walk, read,move our eyes and in creating our memories. Neuro-ophthalmologists have uniqueabilities to evaluate patients from the neurologic, ophthalmologic, and medicalstandpoints to diagnose and treat a wide variety of problems including lifethreatening conditions.
Conditions & Treatments
Anisocoria
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Optic Neuritis
Visual Field Loss
Double Vision
Migraine
Pseudotumor cerebri
Other specialties you might be looking for:
Retina and vitreous diseases
Glaucoma
Cornea and Anterior Segment
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
Ocular oncology
Uveitis
Low vision & contact lens services