Your Visit Find important information to help you and your loved ones navigate Inova Health System, please refer to our patient website: Patient and Visitor Information If you require more specific information specific to neuro-ophthalmology, please contact our Inova Neurology Fairfax office: Inova Neurology – Fairfax Preparing for Your Appointment Please bring your referral and a copy of your medical records such as any testing e.g. MRIs, blood tests, vision tests, and if you have it and it is pertinent, a record of vision or headache events and symptoms.

Meet Our Physician Inova Neuro-Ophthalmology is led by a Neurologist who is fellowship trained in neuro-ophthalmology and board certified in neurology, offering in depth training and experience. Our specialist and the extended care team inclusive of technicians and clinic team members are each dedicated to help ensure that you receive a personalized plan of care that will best manage your symptoms and help improve your vision and quality of life.

Treatments for Neuro-Ophthalmological Disorders Treating neuro-ophthalmological problems depends on the cause of the issue. Your doctor may recommend one or more of the following treatments available either at Inova hospitals, an Inova outpatient facility, or the office practice: Botox – Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is the first biological toxin used in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases. Lumbar Puncture – A lumbar puncture is done to remove a small amount of CSF for testing to help in diagnosis of various conditions. This procedure can be done at Inova facilities.

Are You Living with Back and Neck Pain? Our Spine Care Experts Are Ready to Help. 80% of Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. If you’re one of them, you don’t have to live with pain. Inova has the most comprehensive team in Northern Virginia, providing care for the back and neck. Our spine care team helps manage pain and determines the best treatment option for you from prevention, pain management, surgery and rehabilitation. Nonsurgical treatment options are used whenever possible.

COVID-19 Announcement In light of the current COVID-19 regional situation and in accordance with CDC guidelines and State of Virginia Stay at Home Mandate, all classes, community events and support groups are canceled until June 10, 2020. Until they can be resumed, virtual continuing medical education sessions will be scheduled.

Inova Neurosciences is proud to offer the most advanced surgical treatment services for all types of neurological conditions including an epilepsy monitoring unit, sleep labs, and a comprehensive rehabilitative and therapy program for spine, stroke conditions and brain injuries as well as sound medical management of conditions like MS or Parkinson’s disease. Our latest addition in neurosurgical technologies and equipment includes laser ablation surgical equipment for brain and spine tumors and/or epileptic seizures.