Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neuro-ophthalmology is a subspecialty of eye care that focuses on vision problems related to the brain, optic nerve, and nervous system. It bridges the fields of neurology and ophthalmology to diagnose and treat complex visual conditions.

You may benefit from seeing a neuro-ophthalmologist if you experience vision loss or visual field loss, visual disturbance, double vision, or pupil abnormalities. Sometimes you are referred by your neurologist for a detailed eye exam, keeping the underlying neurological disease in mind. Other times, you may be referred by eye care providers if they notice any optic nerve swelling, visual field defect, or eye movement abnormalities.

We evaluate and manage a wide range of conditions, including optic neuritis, papilledema, visual field defects, double vision, brain or optic nerve tumors, stroke-related vision loss, and complications from neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis.

Your visit will include a detailed review of your medical history, a comprehensive eye exam, and specialized testing such as visual field testing, OCT imaging, or pupil and eye movement assessments. Most visits take 2-3 hours in the clinic due to multiple testing requirements. In many cases, we may coordinate with your neurologist, primary care provider, or other subspecialists such as neurosurgeon, neuro-interventional radiologist, vascular surgeon, or rheumatologist.

While referrals are often recommended, they are not always required. If you are experiencing unusual visual symptoms, our care team can help determine whether neuro-ophthalmology evaluation is appropriate.