Neuro Ophthalmology

Neuro-ophthalmologists take care of patients who have nervous system problems, or systemic problems that affect the eyes and the visual system.

These patients are usually complex and need a comprehensive eye examination. Your neuro-ophthalmologist might refer you for further testing including MRI and CT scans as well as blood work-up. They may also refer you to see another specialist such as a neurologist or a neurosurgeon.

If you’ve had any relevant scans, please bring the reports with you to your appointment.

Some of the conditions seen by neuro-ophthalmologists include:

Multiple sclerosis and optic neuritis
Neuroretinitis and optic nerve neuropathies such as NAION
Intracranial hypertension with papilloedema.
Eye movement disorders such cranial nerve dysfunctions that can cause double vision
Orbital problems such as thyroid eye disease
Visual field problems such as brain tumours, and post stroke visual field assessments.
Ocular myasthenia gravis
Botox treatments for blepharospasm.

Most of the neuro-ophthalmological treatments include addressing the underlying systemic or nervous problem as well treating the visual presentation. This usually involves co-managing your condition with your GP as well as other specialists looking after you. Management includes monitoring, medications and surgery

Our Neuro Ophthalmology Specialists

PROF NOEL ALPINS AM

CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGEON

Dr Sasya Ravuri

Cataract, Cornea, Refractive and Medical Retina