Program Overview

Introduction to the Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology

The Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology at NYU Langone bridges the fields of neurology and ophthalmology, as well as the Departments of Neurology and Ophthalmology. Our division is dedicated to diagnosing and managing neurological disorders that affect vision and eye movements. We also support education and research dedicated to the causes and treatments of visual dysfunction and eye movement disorders related to neurological, ophthalmological, and neurosurgical disease.

Program Overview

Our eight full-time faculty members are fellowship-trained in neuro-ophthalmology. Our division is one of the largest, most comprehensive programs in the United States, and is led by physicians with national and international reputations for clinical care, education, and research. We are also the editor site for the field's flagship journal, the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, which enables our teams to form collaborations based on areas of mutual interest nationally and internationally.

Leaders in Neuro-Ophthalmologic Care

At NYU Langone's Neuro-Ophthalmology Program, our highly experienced team diagnoses and treats all neuro-ophthalmologic conditions, including conditions affecting the vision nerves, brain vision pathways, and eye movements.

Conditions We Treat

• Visual dysfunction and screening for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and its precursors, and other neurological disorders
• Optic neuritis
• Anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (anti-MOG) syndrome and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)
• Cranial nerve abnormalities
• Double vision
• Strabismus
• Giant cell arteritis
• Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, or pseudotumor cerebri syndrome
• Ischemic optic neuropathy
• Migraine with and without visual symptoms
• Nystagmus
• Ocular myasthenia gravis
• Optic nerve edema
• Transient vision loss in one or both eyes
• Vision loss due to stroke
• Visual pathway brain tumors
• Unexplained vision loss

Dedicated Spaces for Neuro-Ophthalmology Evaluation, Treatment, and Research

The Departments of Neurology and Ophthalmology occupy 7 floors at NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Center East 41st Street. Our designated neuro-ophthalmology clinical spaces are outfitted with state-of-the-art ocular imaging and vision testing equipment, including ophthalmologic examination rooms, optical coherence tomography (OCT), ocular fundus photography, automated visual field testing, low-contrast letter acuity testing, rapid automatized naming tests, and quantitative eye movement video recording. Our location also includes space for vision research, faculty offices, and fellows' space for academic work.

Our Team

• Laura J. Balcer, MD, MSCE, Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology, Professor, Departments of Neurology, Population Health and Ophthalmology
• Dr. Nancy Blace, MD, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology
• Dr. Andrew Dugue, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
• Steven L. Galetta, MD, The Philip K. Moskowitz, MD, Professor and Chair of Neurology, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology
• Doria M. Gold, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
• Scott N. Grossman, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
• Dr. Melody Merati, DO, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
• Janet C. Rucker, MD, The Bernard A. and Charlotte Marden Professor of Neurology, Director, Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Program, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology
• Floyd A. Warren, MD, Clinical Professor, Departments Neurology and Ophthalmology

Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship

We offer a one-year, Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology–approved fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology.

Research

We are leaders in the fields of vision and eye movement research. The division and its vision research team have access to more than 200 square feet of clinical research space, and have trained dozens of students, residents, fellows, and graduate students over the past decade.