Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neuro-ophthalmology is the subspecialty that involves the relationship between the eye and the brain, how the eye sends visual messages to the brain and how the brain influences the eye. Visual disturbances can result when the proper functioning of the optic nerve and its connections are affected by any of several processes such as stroke, inflammation, multiple sclerosis or tumors.

A neuro-ophthalmology exam is tailored to the patient's specific complaint. The initial office visit may last three hours or more due to the comprehensive evaluation of visual function, eye structure and related ophthalmic tests.