Neuro Clinic

Learn to recognize the visual deficits and clinical signs that arise from neuro-ophthalmic trauma, tumors and diseases. By Michael Trottini, OD, and Michael DelGiodice, OD

Work-up and Wait

Although generally not treated, NAION requires close visual field monitoring.
06/15/2020

Inflammation Swindler

Despite being similar to other orbital diseases, diagnosing IOI requires a through neuro work-up.
02/15/2020

Be a Neuroanatomy Detective

Ischemic stroke might be hidden behind common eye complaints.
11/15/2019

Don’t Let Debilitation Progress

Suspect MS when patients present with optic nerve pallor and neuritis.
07/15/2019

When Things Aren't Looking Up

Lesions in the brain stem can be a sign of dorsal midbrain syndrome.
05/15/2019

Beware the Red Herring LEMS

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome may present similarly to other neurological diseases.
03/15/2019

Finding Time to Decompress

Consider all possible treatments when dealing with thyroid eye disease.
01/15/2019

The Neuroimaging Dilemma

Progress and proper detection can offer early diagnosis and other benefits.
11/20/2018

Led Astray

A variable presentation can make myasthenia gravis tricky. This patient took several wrong turns before getting the right diagnosis.
09/15/2018

Missed Connections

A carotid cavernous fistula can present with a number of ocular findings—be ready to refer and follow.
06/15/2018