Diagnostics Lumbar Puncture: A lumbar puncture is similar to an epidural given to a woman during childbirth, but instead of administering anesthesia, a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid is collected and sent to the lab for testing. We recommend this be done by a radiologist who will use x-ray imaging to guide the needle placement. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): This device takes a picture of your retina, allowing us to measure retinal thickness, which can help your doctor monitor MS. MRI: Generates a picture of your brain and spinal cord, allowing us to see MS lesions.

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Related Care Services Should your evaluation and diagnosis result in a need for a related care area, the referral can be made within the Inova Health System network of specialty teams including: Baclofen Pump Surgery Inova Epilepsy Center (Autoimmune encephalitis) Infusion Services (Your insurance may require you to go outside Inova or receive therapy at home) Inova Neuromuscular Program (Autoimmune neuritis) Inova Neuro-Ophthalmology Program Neuro-Psychiatry Inova Neurosurgery Infectious Diseases Physicians Inc.

Conditions Treated by a Neuro-Ophthalmologist The Inova neuro-ophthalmology specialist diagnoses and may treat the following conditions: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudo tumor cerebri) – A disorder related to high pressure in the brain that causes signs and symptoms of a brain tumor Ischemic optic neuropathy – The damage of the optic nerve caused by .a blockage of its blood supply Myasthenia gravis – A chronic disease due to a breakdown of communication between nerves and adjoining muscle fiber, causing weakness and rapid fatigue Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) or Devic’s Disease – an i

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.