Neuro-ophthalmology

Physicians

Valerie A. Purvin, M.D. 317-817-1254

The neuro-ophthalmology service is available upon referral for consultation and/or management of patients with visual manifestations of nervous system disorders. The following are included:

  • Optic neuritis
  • Ischemic optic neuropathy
  • Papilledema
  • Unexplained visual loss
  • Transient vision disturbance
  • Brain tumors
  • Stroke
  • Nystagmus
  • Eye movement abnormalities and diplopia
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Migraine
  • Myasthenia
  • Neurodegenerative diseases
  • Pupil disorders
  • Eyelid abnormalities
  • Blepharospasm and other dystonias
  • Thyroid eye disease
  • Eye pain

The following diagnostic services are offered:
  • Goldmann visual field testing
  • Computerized perimetry
  • Contrast sensitivity testing
  • Farnsworth-Munsell-100 hue color vision testing
  • Pharmacologic pupil testing
  • Tensilon test
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Electroretinography (full field and multi-focal)
  • OCT of nerve fiber layer
  • Fundus photography
  • Fluorescein angiography
  • Orbital ultrasound