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.

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

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

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.