Neuro-Ophthalmology

A variety of eye disorders are caused by or associated with neurologic diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis, strokes, and brain tumors. Neuro-Ophthalmology is a field that deals with such eye disorders, and neuro-ophthalmologists assess and treat a variety of visual complaints, including blurred vision and double vision. Because this specialty includes the fields of ophthalmology, neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology, most neuro-ophthalmologists have received training in all of these areas.

In addition, most neuro-ophthalmologic disorders require the interaction of the neuro-ophthlamologist with other physicians, particularly general neurologists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists. Thus, most neuro-ophthalmologists are located in academic medical centers. In this environment, they can not only examine their complex patients, but can also perform basic and clinical research, and teach medical students, residents, and different specialists.

To learn more about our neuro-ophthalmologic program, contact us.