Neuro Ophthalmology
WHAT IS NEURO OPTHALMOLOGY?
Neuro Ophthalmology is a specialty that concentrates on the neurological problems related between the eye & the nervous system, including loss of sight due to injury to the brain or the optic nerves causing loss of transmission of visual signals between the eyes & the brain. It is a ‘Sub-Specialty’ that merges the fields of neurology and ophthalmology, often dealing with complex neurological manifestations leading to visual disorders.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF NEURO OPTHALMOLOGY?
Damage of Optic Nerves caused by Inflammation, Infections, Trauma, Strokes, Tumors, Toxicities that lead to visual problems directly affecting the nervous system.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF NEURO OPTHALMOLOGY?
Symptoms range from
- Sudden decrease or loss of vision or eye stroke
- Visual hallucinations or visual field defects
- Double vision or Diplopia
- Headache or Retinal Migraine
- Drooping eyelids and facial disorders
WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT!
Vision related complaints that are not supported by clinical diagnosis is a perfect prognosis of Neuro-Ophthalmology condition and an indication of non-organic sign & symptoms. Based on this a Specialist will recommend CT scan or an MRI test to identify any associated brain damage. Based on the results oral or IV medications are recommended & in some cases a surgery might be required.