The optic nerve, which transmits visual impulses to the brain, is likely to be damaged due to infection, trauma or other eye disorders affecting the eye and the brain.
Neuro-ophthalmic examination is very comprehensive and includes the following: Visual acuity testing , visual field testing, ocular motility examination, colour vision testing , diplopia charting, Hess charting, X Ray of the skull, and if necessary a CT scan or MRI.
An advanced neuro ophthalmic care named Optic Nerve Sheath Decompression is available at Dr.Sathyan eye care clinic for the treatment of Chronic Papilledema not responding to medical therapy. Papilledema is condition where there is swelling of the optic nerve sheath due to increase in the intra cranial pressure.