CONDITIONS

DISEASE & MANAGEMENT

Accommodative (Focusing) Dysfunctions

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Cataracts

Cornea Cross-Linking

Contact Lens & Eyeware

Convergence Excess (BV Disorder)

Convergence Insufficiency (BV Disorder)

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Developmental Disability

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes

Double Vision

Dry Eye

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Electrophysiology

Eyelid Bump / Swelling

Eye Pain or Eyelid Pain

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Flashes or Floaters in Vision

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Glaucoma

Glasses & Eyeware

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Keratoconus Management

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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

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Loss of Vision

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Macular Degeneration

Myopia Management

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Occupational Therapy

Ocularmotor Dysfunction

Ocular Prosthetics

Optic Neuritis

Optic Neuropathy

 

Red Eye

Retinal Tear & Detachment

Refractive Error

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Strabismus & Amblyopia

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Trauma

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Vision Disorders

Vision Rehabilitation

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OPTIC NEUROPATHY

DESCRIPTION

Ischemic optic neuropathy is inflammation and/or swelling to the optic nerve.  This causes a sudden and painless decrease in vision.  It typically affects those over the age of 50 years.

RISK FACTORS

  • over 50 years old

  • have high blood pressure

  • have diabetes

  • smoke cigarettes

SYMPTOMS

Sudden loss of vision -- partial or complete -- in one eye

EVALUATION PROCESS

A dilated eye exam will be necessary to determine if ischemic optic neuropathy is present.  Visual field testing, photographs and computer imaging may also be required at the time of your consultation.

SERVICE AREAS PROVIDING TREATMENT

The Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care 

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3241 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60616

312.225.6200

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8:00 a.m.  -  4:30 p.m.

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