Neuro-Ophthalmology

Your vision problems may have deep neurological causes.

What is
neuro-ophthalmology?

Neuro-ophthalmology treats diseases that manifest themselves affecting your vision and are directly related with our nervous system.

Most common neuro – ophthalmologic conditions

Optic neuritis

This condition presents itself then the optic nerve gets swollen and therefore your vision gets reduced. It may be related to different neurologic problems like multiple sclerosis.

Migraine Aura

This is the temporary alteration or loss of vision before a migraine episode.

Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

Alteration of your anterior optic nerve due to the loss of blood flow.

Papilledema

Inflammation of both optic nerves due to the increase of intracranial pressure.

Diplopía

The main symptom of this condition is “double vision”. It may be causes by a damaged nerve.

Specific alterations of the visual field

There are different types of alterations in the visual field that can be caused by a specific damage in the optic pathways.

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Warning Signs

• Double vision
• Partial or total vision loss
• Visual alterations before or during migraines
• Sensibility to light

Our neuro-ophthalmology specialists

Melissa Alvarán Mejía

Neuroftalmología

Marta Lucía Muñoz Cardona

Neuroftalmología

Andres Reinaldo Castaño Parra

Neuroftalmología

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