Neuro Opththalmology

Neuro Opththalmology
Neuro-Ophthalmology is a super specialty that merges the fields of neurology and ophthalmology. Neuro-ophthalmologists are responsible for the diagnosis and management of complex systemic diseases of the nervous system that affect vision, eye movements and alignment, as well as pupillary reflexes.

Common Symptoms that Require Attention

The typical symptoms that could signify a neuro-ophthalmological problem include:

Sudden decrease or loss of vision

Sudden transient loss of vision (called transient ischemic attack or eye stroke)

Visual hallucinations

Double vision or diplopia

Intractable headaches

Pupillary abnormalities (sluggish reaction, the difference in size of the pupils)

Sudden onset of difficulties in identifying colors

Inability to tolerate bright light

Visual Field Defects

Squint or strabismus (especially adult onset)