Neuro Ophthalmology
Idaho’s ONLY neuro ophthalmologist – specializing in visual problems related to the nervous system.
With dual expertise in neurology and ophthalmology, our neuro ophthalmologist is uniquely qualified to evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions of the visual system that is related to the nervous system – including loss of sight due to injury of the optic nerves or other parts of the visual pathway of the brain.
Conditions we treat:
- Abnormal (Swollen or Pale/Atrophied) optic nerve
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Double vision
- Dysfunction of higher visual function
- Movement disorders of the eyelids/face
- Nystagmus/abnormal eye movements
- Occipital nerve block and/or occipital neuralgia
- Transient vision loss
- Unequal/abnormal pupils
- Unexplained vision loss
- Visual field defects
- Visual hallucinations or other visual disturbances
Procedures performed:
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Visual field test