Conditions We Treat: Neuro-Visual Disorders

The team at the Neuro-Visual and Vestibular Disorders Center treats a number of neurological disorders that affect vision.

Neuro-Visual Disorders: Why Choose Johns Hopkins

Johns Hopkins neurologists have treated many people with neurological conditions affecting one or both eyes, and our physicians are skilled in diagnosing these problems and recommending treatment.
Your treatment team can consult with top Johns Hopkins colleagues to provide a holistic approach to your neuro-visual disorder.
Our team is highly experienced in addressing such problems as:
- Optic nerve disorders, including optic neuritis and ischemic optic neuropathies such as giant cell, or temporal, arteritis
- Disorders of the optic chiasm due to pituitary tumor or other cause
- Homonymous hemianopia associated with stroke or other conditions
- Eye movement problems such as double vision, nystagmus and oscillopsia
- Uneven pupil size (anisocoria)
- Temporary visual disturbances, including auras occurring with migraine headaches

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Treating neuro-visual problems depends on the underlying cause. Your doctor may recommend:

Corticosteroids given in pill or injection form, which may help prevent vision loss and ease the pain or visual discomfort of particular neuro-visual problems.
Atherosclerosis and other vascular disease management through diet and medication
Referral for surgical management of tumors if they are present and causing the neuro-visual problem
Treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) if indicated