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Neuro-ophthamologist
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Neuro-ophthamologist
by Erik__0, Aug 02, 1999 12:00AM
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.
