About SMART Neuro Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology is a specialized field that focuses on the intricaterelationship between the eyes and the brain. 
It deals with conditions where vision problems are caused by neurological or systemic disorders. These conditions can be challenging to diagnose and manage, requiring the expertise of a neuro-ophthalmologist. we understand that your vision is not just essential; it’s a window to your world. That’s why we’re proud to offer comprehensive neuro-ophthalmology services to address complex visual issues related to the nervous system and the eyes.
FAQs on Neuro Ophthalmology
What is neuro ophthalmology?
Neuro-ophthalmologists take care of visual problems that are related to the nervous system; that is, visual problems that do not come from the eyes themselves. We use almost half of the brain for vision-related activities, including sight and moving the eyes. Neuro-ophthalmology, a subspecialty of both neurology and ophthalmology, requires specialized training and expertise in problems of the eye, brain, nerves and muscles.
What are the symptoms of neuro ophthalmology problems?
Optic nerve problems (such as optic neuritis and ischemic optic neuropathy), visual field loss, unexplained visual loss, transient visual loss, visual disturbances, double vision, abnormal eye movements, thyroid eye disease, myasthenia gravis, unequal pupil size, and eyelid abnormalities.
What is the treatment for neuro ophthalmology problems?
Treatment depends on the diagnosis and its impact on the overall lifestyle of the patient. Co-relation of the problem with any known or unknown systemic disorders are done.
Do we need to check on a regular basis after neuro ophthalmology treatment?
All depends on the condition and the treatment accorded. The follow up pattern is carefully individualized.
Who is a neurological ophthalmologist?
Neuro Ophthalmology is a speciality in medicine that is related to the visual problems prevailing in the nervous system. In other words, neuro ophthalmologist is a person who specializes in the nerves related problems in the eye. They treat cases that are related to the optic nerves and also vision loss due to an injury in the head especially brain.
Who should be referred to a neuro ophthalmologist?
Patients who have suffered a stroke, severe brain injury, double vision, visual midline syndrome, loss of one of the eye, light sensitivity, post trauma vision syndrome can be referred to a neuro ophthalmologist for further examination and treatment. This kind of cases relating to neuro ophthalmology should be treated on time to get the best results. Otherwise it may lead to loss of optic nerve which is required for proper vision.
What is optic neuritis?
Optic neuritis is a condition where the optic nerve is damaged due to an inflammation. Optic neuritis can cause temporary vision loss and pain in one of the eye. If diagnosed on time, this can be treated and vision can be restored.
Book an appointment for your Neuro treatment at SMART Vision Hospital in Chennai.
You can book appointment at any of these places from Chennai: Adyar, Thiruvanmiyur,Tharamani, Velachery, ECR, OMR, Muttukadu, Kelambakkam, Kandanchavadi, Perungudi, Vijayanagar, Kotturpuram, Saidapet, Nandanam, Pallikaranai, Medavakkam, Ashok nagar, Besant nagar, Chamiers road, Chrompet, Gopalapuram, Mandaveli, Triplicane, Mylapore, Adambakkam, Greams road, Guindy, Tnagar, Ekkaduthangal, Jafferkhanpet, KK nagar, Kodambakkam, Madipakkam, St thomas mount, Mambalam, Mettupalayam, Nanganallur, Nungambakkam, Choolaimedu, Anna nagar, Mogapair, Thirumangalam, Kilpauk, Chetpet,Panagal park, Saligramam, Virugambakkam, Porur, Alwarthirunagar, Selaiyur, Vandalur, Kanathur, Panayur, Uthandi, Akkarai, Nesapakkam, Vettuvankeni, Neelankarai, Kottivakkam, Thiruporur, Nemili, Mahabalipuram, Mambakkam, Kandigai, Urapakkam, Guduvanchery, Perungalathur, Pallavaram, Tirusulam, Pazhavanthangal, Keelkattalai, Sembakkam, Peerkankaranai, Sithalapakkam, Vengaivasal, Madambakkam, Tambaram, Kattankulathur, Maraimalainagar, Ponmar, Muttukkaranchavadi, Kalpakkam, Pudupattinam, Senneri, Karumbakkam, Manimangalam, Sriperumbudur, Thiruneermalai, Kundrathur, Thoraipakkam, Moulivakkam, Iyyappanthangal, Poonamallee, Sai nagar.
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