Neuro-Ophthalmology

To make an appointment, call 314-362-3937.

Washington University neuro-ophthalmologists offer expert care for complex neurological disorders as they affect the visual system.

Our neuro-ophthalmologists treat conditions such as:

• Stroke
• Brain tumor
• Inflammatory diseases of the eye socket

Damage to the nerve can result from a variety of causes, including:

• Drug overdoses
• Exposure to toxins in the environment
• Damage to the nerve itself
• Diabetes
• Bacterial and viral infections

Neuro-ophthalmology treatment

Neuro-ophthalmologists have experience dealing with a variety of patients with disease in the eye socket or nerves that control the eye muscle. Some of the conditions treated include:

• Diplopia
• Visual migraine
• Strabismus
• Hemi-anopia
• Optic atrophy
• Optic neuritis
• Papilledema
• Papillitis
• Pituitory ademona
• Ischemic optic neuropathy

To learn more about neuro-ophthalmology visit the Ophthalmology department website.