Double Vision/Neuro Eye Diseases

Double vision or abnormal eye movements can be a warning sign of neuro-ophthalmic disease. At Atlantic Eye Consultants, with offices in Melbourne, Merritt Island, Titusville, Rockledge, and Palm Bay, Florida, advanced diagnostic technologies are available to identify optic nerve damage and other conditions that affect your vision and the health of your eyes. Traumatic Brain Injury, Strokes, Multiple Sclerosis and Brain Tumors are a few of the neurological disorders that can affect vision. Dr. Mandese is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is a member of the prestigious North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. At Atlantic Eye Consultants, Dr. Mandese designs treatment plans to optimize your vision and preserve your long-term eye health using patient education, medication, and other cutting-edge therapies. Call the Atlantic Eye Consultants office nearest you today to schedule a neuro eye disease consultation with Dr. Mandese, or book an appointment online.

What are neuro eye diseases?

Neuro eye diseases are dysfunctions in the connection between the eyes and brain. These conditions can affect the optic nerve, the movement of the eyes, or the areas of the brain that control vision.

Atlantic Eye Consultants offers comprehensive care for a range of neuro eye diseases, including:

Double vision

Double vision, also called diplopia, causes one to see two images of a single object. Some causes of double vision are temporary but serious, like stroke, multiple sclerosis, and brain aneurysms. Cranial nerve dysfunction can also contribute to double vision.

Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid Eye Disease (Grave's Disease) can cause several eye symptoms. Double vision, dry eye syndrome, and eye pain are some of the more common symptoms from TED.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury will cause patients to feel disoriented, vertigo, and have double vision. Among other neurological symptoms following the injury, these vision related issues can have a profound affect on recovery.

Optic atrophy

Optic atrophy develops when the optic nerve is damaged. This condition can result from infections or poor blood flow, leading to permanent vision loss.

Myasthenia gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes weakness in the body’s voluntary muscles, including the eyes and eyelids. Common symptoms would include double vision and droopy eyelids.

Strabismus

Strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes: as one eye moves outward or inward, the other remains focused forward. The eyes might also cross, or their movements could appear uncoordinated.

When should I seek medical care for a neuro eye disease?

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Atlantic Eye Consultants if you experience any changes in your vision or other symptoms of neuro eye diseases. These symptoms can include:

• Double vision
• Blind spots
• Drooping eyelids
• Eye misalignments
• Abnormal eye movements
• Low vision or vision loss

Dr Mandese evaluates the health of your optic nerve and other eye structures to accurately identify the cause of your symptoms.

How are neuro eye diseases treated?

Atlantic Eye Consultants offers comprehensive and personalized care plans for neuro eye diseases. Depending on the condition you have and the severity of your symptoms, the team could recommend:

• Prescription eyeglasses
• Specialty contact lenses
• Botox® therapy
• Medication
• Laser therapy
• Eye alignment surgery

Dr Mandese monitors your treatment progress during follow-up appointments. The aim is to protect your long-term vision and eye health. You might need to schedule more frequent eye exams to ensure that your symptoms are well controlled.

Call the Atlantic Eye Consultants office nearest you today to schedule a diagnostic symptom evaluation for neuro eye diseases. You can also book an appointment online.