Neuro-ophthamologist

Posted by Erik on August 02, 1999 at 14:04:42
Hi,
I am strongly nearsighted in both eyes with lattice degeneration.  I had successful laser treatment of a retinal hole about 10 years ago.  I recently visited my retinal specialist due to a sort of throbbing shadow that sometimes appears in my vision.  His exam showed everything to be normal, and he diagnosed a "subjective visual disturbance."  He's also referred me to a "neuro-ophthamologist", which I'm not familiar with.  What does a neuro-ophthamologist do?  What sort of exam/procedures should I expect?
Many thanks for this forum,
Erik

Posted by hfhs md ke on August 02, 1999 at 15:07:04
erik-
a neuro ophthalmologist is an ophthalmologist who has done extra training in neurologic related matters, sometimes they have even completed a neurology residency-  anyway they deal with the optic nerve and it's projections to the brain.  you should expect testing to involve vision, peripheral vision, color vision, pupil checks and a dilated exam.  good luck.If you are interested we would love to see you here at Henry Ford Eye Care Services.  Simply call 1-800-363-7575 for an appointment.