Neuro-ophthalmology is a branch that addresses the disorders of the optic nerve (nerve that connects the eye to the brain),other eye nerves(which control eye movements) and also the part of the brain which is responsible for vision.
We provide care for vision loss due to optic nerve damage due to conditions like optic neuritis, drug related optic nerve damage, ischemic optic neuropathies . We also address abnormal eye alignment , problems controlling eye movements ,pupillary abnormalities that happen due to nerve damage.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
At DMEH we are equipped with all tests that are useful in diagnosis and monitoring of optic nerve disorders, including:
- Visual field examination
- Colour vision and contrast sensitivity testing
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)
MRI and CT scan can also be advised if brain related disease is also suspected.
Timely diagnosis by our experts can help you prevent further vision damage and in some cases also save your life!