NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY

Our specialists treat many different neuro-ophthalmologic conditions, such as optic neuritis, headaches, and double vision. Some of the disorders we commonly treat include

• Optic disc edema and Papilledema

• Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)

• Giant cell arteritis

• Cranial nerve palsy of the 3rd, 4th and 6th nerves

• Ocular myasthenia gravis

• Thyroid eye disease (Graves' Disease)

• Optic atrophy

• Optic neuritis

• Optic neuropathy

• Nutritional and toxic disorders

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Tumours affecting the optic nerve

• Pituitary tumours

• Injury to the brain or the optic nerves and specific diseases and conditions such as tumours, strokes, infections, and inflammations can cause problems in the nervous system, which can lead to visual problems.

• Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): The most significant risk is the development of a lazy eye, where the vision in the squinting eye becomes permanently reduced. 

• Double Vision: The brain struggles to process images, which can lead to double vision. 

• Reduced Binocular Vision: This affects the brain's ability to use both eyes together effectively. 

Diagnosing neurological problems is key to addressing the cause of the visual issue. Some of our diagnostic testing capabilities include:

• Eye moment and alignment evaluations

• Visual acuity

• Visual field testing

• Optical coherence tomography

• Colour vision testing

Symptoms of each neuro-ophthalmic condition can vary, but some common symptoms can include:

• Sudden vision loss or temporary vision loss in one or both eyes

• Strong headaches

• Double vision

• Twitching muscle spasm of the eyelids or face

• Eye pain

• Unequal pupil dilation

• Nystagmus or jiggling of the eyes

• Drooping of eyelids

• Blurry vision

Depending on the condition, treatment will vary. Surgery may be needed to relieve pressure in the brain if it is compressing the optic nerve. Some other treatments may include:

• Corrective lenses

• Medications