Understand your eye and vision symptoms
A neuro-ophthalmology patient education library: plain-language guides to the conditions that connect your eyes, optic nerves, and brain - written by our medical team and reviewed by board-certified ophthalmologists.
Start here: common symptoms
Most patients arrive trying to make sense of one symptom. Pick the one that brought you here.
Explore by topic
Comprehensive information organized by symptoms, conditions, tests, and treatments.
Clinical reference
Material aimed at clinicians, students, and patients with a specific reference need.
Featured Resources
Frequently referenced patient education materials
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri)
Increased pressure in the skull without a tumor causing headaches and vision problems. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and protecting your vision.
Read articleOptic Neuritis
Painful optic nerve inflammation that can dim vision, wash out color, and sometimes point to MS, NMO, MOGAD, infection, or another inflammatory cause.
Read articleVisual Field Test (Perimetry)
A test that maps your peripheral and central vision to detect blind spots and patterns of vision loss.
Read articleA Note From Our Clinical Team
These educational materials are developed by our medical writing team and medically reviewed by Dr. Hashemi or qualified ophthalmology clinicians to help you better understand your diagnosis and care plan. While this information is designed to support your healthcare journey, it is not a substitute for personalized medical advice from your physician.