The Neuro-Ophthalmology section of the Casey Eye Institute sees patients with the entire spectrum of neuro-ophthalmology disorders and actively participates in residency education and clinical research. We also perform perimetry and interpretation with and without automation, lumbar punctures, temporal artery biopsies, and Botox injections.
Doctors often refer patients to us with diseases that affect the optic nerve, brain, pituitary, pupils, and ocular muscles. These diseases include ischemic optic neuropathy, optic neuritis, optic atrophy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cranial nerve palsies, brain tumors, myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye diseases, metabolic disorders, and psychiatric and unexplained visual complaints.
Contact Us
Please call (503) 494-3687 for an appointment or for more information.
Staff
- Robert Egan, MD
- Julie Falardeau, MD
What Is Neuro-Ophthalmology?
Neuro-ophthalmology deals with the visual signs and symptoms of neurologic illness. The neuro-ophthalmologist’s job is to sort through the examination and history of patients for clues to the origin of the patient’s problems and decide what tests (if any) are needed for diagnosis and treatment.
Examination
The average neuro-ophthalmic examination takes between 60 and 90 minutes. It includes a detailed history and an examination that focuses on the vision pathway from the eye to the occipital lobes (the vision part of the brain). Tests include visual acuity, color vision, contrast sensitivity, pupil functions, eye movement and visual field (peripheral vision).
We try to finish your examination in one visit. If we need neuro-imaging studies, such as CT or MRI, you may need to return on another day. If you already have neuro-imaging studies, please bring the films with you to your appointment, as this will help us diagnose your situation faster.
We send a complete report of the findings and recommendations from your examination to your referring physician.
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