Overview
About Neuro-Ophthalmology
Conditions include optic neuritis, ischaemic optic neuropathy, papilloedema, double vision from nerve palsies, visual field loss and unexplained vision changes.
Assessment often combines detailed eye examination with visual field testing, OCT and, where needed, coordination of brain imaging and blood tests with other specialists.
Reasons to consult
Common symptoms & reasons for a visit
- Unexplained loss of vision or visual field
- Double vision
- Optic disc swelling found on examination
- Pain on eye movement with blurred vision
- Unequal pupils or drooping eyelid with other neurological symptoms
Diagnosis
How the condition is evaluated
- 01
Neuro-ophthalmic examination
Pupils, colour vision, eye movements and optic nerve assessment.
- 02
Visual field testing
Maps patterns of loss that can localise the cause.
- 03
OCT of the optic nerve
Quantifies swelling or thinning of nerve fibres.
- 04
Coordinated investigations
Brain imaging or blood tests arranged with appropriate specialists.
Treatment
Available treatment approaches
Diagnosis-led treatment
Management depends on the underlying cause and is often coordinated with neurology.
Prism glasses
Can help manage some types of double vision.
Long-term monitoring
Serial imaging and field tests to track recovery or progression.
The right approach depends on an individual examination. This page does not provide a diagnosis or guarantee any outcome.
Your visit
What patients can generally expect
- Initial assessments are thorough and may take longer than a routine eye examination.
- Some symptoms need urgent investigation; sudden vision loss or double vision with other neurological signs should be treated as an emergency.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Sudden double vision, especially with headache, weakness, speech difficulty or a drooping eyelid, can indicate a serious neurological problem and needs emergency assessment.
Specialists
Related specialists
SampleMBBS · Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Dr. Amira Haddad
Consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist
MBBS, Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology
10+ yrs experience
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