Neuro-Ophthalmology Conditions

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 immunological disorder often confused with MS with immune attacks on the optical nerves and spinal cord Optic disc edema/papilledema – a condition in which increased pressure in or around the brain causes the part of the optic nerve inside the eye to swell Optic Neuritis – A condition that affects the eye and vision when the optic nerve is inflamed Pituitary tumor – A (usually) benign brain tumor that is presses against the optic nerves, causing vision problems Thyroid eye disease – A condition in which the eye muscles, eyelids, tear glands and fatty tissues in the orbits become inflamed as triggered by thyroid disease