Bridging the fields of Ophthalmology and Neurology, the Neuro-Ophthalmology Service has the mission to provide state-of-the art patient care in the management of neurological and general systemic disease that affect vision and eye movements. Neuro-ophthalmology is an ophthalmic subspecialty that addresses the relationship between the eye and the brain, specifically disorders of the optic nerve, orbit, and brain, associated with visual symptoms. Neuro-ophthalmologists provide comprehensive clinical care to a broad spectrum of patients with visual disturbance from optic nerve diseases, central nervous system disorders, ocular motility dysfunction, and pupillary abnormalities.
Typical conditions treated in this department:
Optic nerve disorders, such as optic neuritis.
Ischemic optic neuropathy.
Compressive optic neuropathies.
Hereditary Neuropathies like Leber's optic neuropathy.
Visual field defects related to stroke or MS.
Early diagnosis of Brain tumors presenting with papilledema.
Double vision from ocular motor nerve palsies.
Myasthenia gravis.
Thyroid eye disease.
Orbital tumors.
Management of neuro-ophthalmic patiens can be incredibly complex, and often these patients are co-managed with the other speciality services viz. the retina, oculoplasty and squint services in particular.
