Best Neuroophthalmologists in Warangal

A neuro-ophthalmologist is a sub specialty doctor with specialization and clinical expertise in departments of neurology and ophthalmology. They treat neurological symptoms related to eye diseases, which affect the optic nerve and nervous system. Some of the common conditions which affect eyes and vision via nerve damage include myasthenia gravis, infectious eye diseases, thyroid eye disease, optic neuritis, strabismus, tumors affecting visual pathway, optic neuropathy, and diabetic palsy. They undergo several years of clinical training in MBBS, MS/MD in Ophthalmology and additional fellowship/training in Neuro-Ophthalmology. They specialize in conducting vision and neurological examinations besides radiographic imaging studies. They treat the condition based on the severity and extent of nerve damage with various options like corrective lenses, botox injections to relieve eye muscle twitches, and surgical procedures to remove associated tumors. They also update the prescription power of lens, maintain follow-up appointments and routine check-ups to detect any early changes or delays in progress.