Neuro-Ophthalmology

Andrew Berman, MD

SPECIALIZING
IN NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY

Fellowship Trained

Neuro-ophthalmology is a highly specialized field that addresses the complex relationship between the eye and the brain. While many vision issues originate in the eye itself, others are caused by the nervous system.

At Eye Care Ltd., our neuro-ophthalmology department is led by Dr. Andrew Berman, a fellowship-trained expert and one of Chicago’s top-rated eye doctors in this subspecialty. We provide advanced clinical care for patients experiencing visual disturbances linked to neurological conditions.

Dr. Andrew Berman is neuro-ophthalmologist in Skokie and Highland Park.

Common Symptoms We Treat

If you are experiencing any of the following, a neuro-ophthalmic evaluation may be necessary:

-Double Vision (Diplopia) or blurred vision.

-Visual Loss or unexplained disturbances in your field of vision.

-Unequal Pupil Size or abnormal pupillary reactions.

-Droopy Eyelids (Ptosis) or eyelid/facial spasms.

-Headaches specifically associated with visual changes.

Neurological Eye Disorders & Conditions

Dr. Berman specializes in diagnosing and managing a broad spectrum of disorders, including:

-Optic Nerve Diseases: Optic neuritis and Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (including Temporal Arteritis).

-Pressure-Related Issues: Papilledema and Pseudotumor Cerebri (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension).

-Brain-Related Vision Loss: Strokes or brain tumors affecting the visual pathways (including Pituitary Tumors).

-Systemic Diseases: Thyroid Eye Disease and Myasthenia Gravis.

-Nerve Disorders: Hemifacial spasms and Adie’s pupil.

Expert Care in the Chicago North Shore

Diagnostic accuracy is critical in neuro-ophthalmology. Dr. Berman utilizes state-of-the-art technology and his extensive fellowship training to bridge the gap between neurology and ophthalmology, ensuring you receive a precise diagnosis and effective management plan.

We welcome patients at both our Skokie and Highland Park office locations.