Neuro-Ophthalmology is a super specialty that merges the fields of neurology & ophthalmology. Neuro-ophthalmologists are responsible for the diagnosis and management of complex systemic diseases of the nervous system that affect vision, eye movements & alignment, as well as pupillary reflexes.
Your eye doctor will usually suggest you visit an expert in Neuro-Ophthalmology after a comprehensive eye examination, in case you need special care. Often, the symptoms that prompt such a referral include those associated with optic nerve disease or diseases of the visual pathway (the nervous system component that connects the eyes to the brain). Other reasons could be the diseases affecting the pupils of the eye, and certain kinds of squint (especially paralytic).
The typical symptoms that could signify a neuro-ophthalmological problem include
The common eye diseases that require attention from a neuro-ophthalmologist include:
It is a condition which presents as a sudden onset loss or decrease in vision due to inflammation of the optic nerve. It can be due to an infection, or an autoimmune response. Optic neuritis is often associated with Multiple Sclerosis(MS).
A comprehensive eye examination is always the mainstay of the disease diagnosis. In addition to this, your doctor will also advise one or more of these special tests to conclude to plan your treatment. These tests include:
We have a dedicated department for neuro-ophthalmology, & our highly experienced doctors make sure that the cause of the problem is identified within a very short period and treated accordingly. Our neurosurgeons in Pune make sure that all the patients get high-quality treatment and are taken good care of by the staff.
We have a dedicated department for neuro-ophthalmology, & our highly experienced doctors make sure that the cause of the problem is identified within a very short period and treated accordingly. Our neurosurgeons in Pune make sure that all the patients get high-quality treatment and are taken good care of by the staff. If you have any questions regarding the treatment or the process carried out by our surgeons, please feel free to get in touch with us. To know more about us & about the treatments we offer, kindly visit Dr. Dudhabhate Netralaya & Retina Centre’s home page.