Neuro-ophthalmology encompasses all disorders of the visual pathways from the optic nerve to the visual cortex, as well as the centres of motor control in the brain stem, cranial nerves and frontal lobes. Many generalized neurologic diseases such as multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis have neuro-ophthalmic manifestations. Common presenting symptoms include loss of central or peripheral vision, colour desaturation, nystagmus, diplopia and pupil abnormalities. Subspecialization in neuro-ophthalmology can be done following residency training in either ophthalmology or neurology.
Ophthalmologists and neurologists with an interest in neuro-ophthalmology include:
* These clinicians have sub-specialty training in Neuro-ophthalmology
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