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Neuro-Ophthalmology
What is neuro-ophthalmology?
Neuro-ophthalmology is an ophthalmic
subspecialty that addresses the
relationship between the eye and the
brain, specifically disorders of the
optic nerve, orbit and brain, associated
with visual symptoms.
Today,
neuro-ophthalmologists provide
comprehensive clinical care to a broad
spectrum of patients with visual
disturbance from optic nerve diseases,
central nervous system disorders, ocular
motility dysfunction, and pupillary
abnormalities.
What are the common symptoms of neuro-ophthalmic diseases?
Symptoms that are more common in neuro-ophthalmic disease include:
- Visual loss
- Visual disturbance
- Diplopia
- Unequal pupils
- Eyelid and facial spasms
What are the common types of neuro-ophthalmic diseases?
Numerous disorders are considered to be
in the realm of neuro-ophthalmology and
are evaluated by the neuro-ophthalmology
service. Herewith a partial list of the
most common neuro-ophthalmic conditions:
- Optic neuritis
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Ischemic optic neuropathy
(including temporal arthritis)
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Comprehensive optic neuropathy
(including pituitary tumors)
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Papilledema (including
pseudotumor cerebri)
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Inflammatory and infectious
optic neuropathies
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Cerebrovascular disorder
involving vision
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Tumors involving vision
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Blepharospasm (including
Botulinum injections)
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Hemifacial spasm (including
Botulinum injections)
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Thyroid eye disease
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Myasthenia gravis
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Ocular motor disorders
(including cranial nerve
palsies)
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Pupillary abnormalities
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Paraneoplastic disorders
(including paraneoplastic
retinopathies and optic
neuropathies)
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Hereditary optic neuropathies
Frequently asked questions:
What medical records and test results should I bring to my neuro-ophthalmic appointment?
Bringing medical records and actual MRI and CT scans to the appointment is extremely helpful in the evaluation of your condition. This will also reduce the likelihood of repeating previously performed tests.
How long should I expect to be at the Pretoria Eye Institute during my neuro-ophthalmic evaluation?
Depending on the complexity of your condition, plan to spend at least half a day. In most cases, on the same day, a diagnostic services, can be performed
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