Dr. Rao’s Hospital is the best neurology hospital in Guntur that caters to the eye issues of the residents of Guntur and entire Andhra Pradesh.  Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla is the best neurologist in Guntur available for treating people with neuro-ophthalmology.

Loss of clear vision

A neuro-ophthalmologist is trained to diagnose the reason leading to loss of clarity and sharpness and suggest suitable treatments. This loss can occur due to issues in the optic nerve, tumor, or aneurysm, or issues with the retina or refractive errors that have been untreated.

Issues in moving eyes normally

At times, medical conditions such as cranial nerve palsy and myasthenia gravis do not allow the eyes to move properly. It is also possible that the patient experiences shakiness in the eyes which could relate to nystagmus condition in which the patient experiences problem in eye vision, perception, balance, coordination, and perception.

Vision checkup and tumor diagnosis

It is advisable to get an eye checkup done if the patient is detected with a pituitary tumor or in other areas of the brain. There are chances of the tumor blocking the optic nerves, and hence a neuro-ophthalmologist needs to do a proper evaluation.

Pressure Buildup in the Head

Apart from brain tumors, pseudotumor cerebri is yet another condition that builds up pressure in the head, leading to swelling up of the optic nerve and loss of vision. It is advisable to seek an opinion of the neuro-ophthalmologist for treatment and preventing vision loss.

Unevenly sized pupils

The sudden onset of changes in the size of the pupils is an indicator of a serious medical condition in the brain, such as a brain aneurysm. This condition needs treatment without further delay by a neuro-ophthalmologist.

The neuro-ophthalmology appointment and visit

• Carry the current eyeglasses, eyewear, and prescription
• Details and medical history
• Imaging scans and reports of other eye tests

The neuro-ophthalmologist will –

• Check and test the movement of the eyes and vision
• Check the field vision and colour vision
• Check the extent of eye pressure
• Use a slit lamp microscope to examine the eyes
• Undertake a complete or partial neurological exam to test eye strength and coordination.

Depending upon the eye and medical condition, the appointment may take a couple of hours and also suggest further examination, if required.

The neuro-ophthalmologist will dilate the eyes, and hence the patient is likely to experience hazy vision for some hours. It is better to have a companion when visiting the neuro-ophthalmologist.