Treatments
Information about treatment options for neuro-ophthalmology conditions, including medications, surgical procedures, and therapies. Learn what to expect before, during, and after treatment.
20 treatment guides reviewed by board-certified specialists
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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Surgical procedures to correct drooping eyelids, remove excess skin, or address eyelid malposition that affects vision or appearance.
Microvascular Decompression
Brain surgery to separate a blood vessel from a compressed cranial nerve, potentially curing hemifacial spasm.
Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration
Surgery to create openings in the optic nerve sheath to reduce pressure and protect vision in IIH.
Orbital Decompression Surgery
Surgery to create more space in the eye socket, primarily used for severe thyroid eye disease.
Ptosis Surgery
Surgical procedures to raise a drooping eyelid and restore normal eyelid position.
Strabismus Surgery
Eye muscle surgery to correct eye misalignment and treat double vision or restore binocular vision.
Thymectomy
Surgical removal of the thymus gland, which can improve myasthenia gravis symptoms.
VP Shunt (Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt)
A surgically implanted device that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to the abdomen.
IV Steroid Treatment
High-dose intravenous corticosteroids used to treat acute optic neuritis, giant cell arteritis, and other inflammatory conditions.
IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin)
Infusion of donated antibodies to modulate the immune system in autoimmune conditions.
Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
A procedure that filters harmful antibodies from the blood, used for severe autoimmune neurological conditions.
Botulinum Toxin Injection (Botox)
Injections of botulinum toxin to treat blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and certain types of strabismus.
Cataract Surgery
Surgical removal of the eye's cloudy lens and replacement with an artificial lens. One of the most common and successful surgeries performed.
Meibomian Gland Expression
In-office procedure to clear blocked oil glands in the eyelids for treatment of dry eye and blepharitis.