The optic nerve carries the information of vision from the eye to the brain. Diseases involving the optic nerve are dealt with by a Neuro-ophthalmologist.

Neuro-Ophthalmology is a specialization that blends the fields of neurology and ophthalmology. Usually dealing with complicated systemic diseases that have signed in the visual system. Neuro-ophthalmologists are liable for the diagnosis and control of complex systemic diseases of the nervous system. Further, that harm vision, eye movements, and alignment, also pupillary reflexes.

The Neuro-ophthalmology department handles a high amount of patients with a broad range of symptoms every day including :

• 1. vision loss
• 2. double vision
• 3. drooping of eyes
• 4. visual field defects
• 5. headache
• 6. eyelid
• 7. facial disorders

It also estimates and manages patients with ophthalmic signs of several neurological diseases.

Treatment

• 1. Vision often returns to normal within 2 to 3 weeks with no treatment.
• 2. Corticosteroids given through a vein (IV) or taken by mouth may speed up recovery. The final vision after recovery is no different with or without steroids. Oral steroids may actually increase the chance of recurrence.
• 3. Further tests may be needed to determine the cause of the neuritis. The condition causing the problem can then be treated.