What is Neuro-Ophthalmology?
Neuro-ophthalmology is a subspecialty of neurology and ophthalmology that focuses on the treatment of visual problems related to the optic nerve, brain and central nervous system. In neuro-ophthalmology conditions, eye symptoms are not caused by the eye itself. Rather, they occur as a result of other brain or systemic conditions.
Neuro-Ophthalmology Disorders
Neurological vision problems stem from conditions that cause inflammation or compression, or that reduce blood supply to the eyes. There are a number of neuro-ophthalmology disorders that may cause vision disturbances, including:
- Bell’s Palsy
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Optic Neuritis
- Stroke
- Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Tumor
Common Neuro-Ophthalmology Symptoms
Although the symptoms depend on the type of neuro-ophthalmology disorder, patients with the following symptoms may be referred to a neuro-ophthalmologist for evaluation:
- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Blind spots
- Vision loss or color vision loss (can be slow or rapid)
- Headaches
- Abnormal eye movement
- Pain behind the eyes
- Eyelid abnormalities
- Facial spasms
- Unequal pupil size
Treatment for Neuro-Ophthalmology Disorders
At Shreveport Eye Clinic, we provide comprehensive diagnostic testing, treatment and management of neuro-ophthalmology disorders. Treatment may include medical therapy, surgical procedures or a combination of the two, depending on the type and severity of the condition.
471 Ashley Ridge Blvd. #300
Shreveport, LA 71106
318-861-4009
318-861-4080 (fax)