Pediatric neuro-ophthalmology at Dell Children's
Our approach to care
The Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic care team works with you to understand your child’s history and current concerns to ensure a collaborative diagnostic and treatment plan is developed to meet their unique needs. Our diagnostic and treatment capabilities within the Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic are aligned with state-of-the-art neuro-ophthalmic care and include optical tomography (OCT) and eye ultrasound. Our seamless affiliation with Dell Children’s Medical Center also allows us to offer the highest level of expertise across both inpatient and outpatient settings to enhance treatment precision and improve our understanding of your child’s concern.
Conditions we diagnose and treat
- Brain-based vision loss
- Double vision due to eye misalignment
- Intracranial hypertension
- Neurologic disorders of the lids and asymmetric pupils
- Nystagmus
- Optic nerve disease
- Papilledema due to intracranial hypertension
- Visual field loss due to tumor or stroke
Services we offer
- Assessment and surgical management of strabismus (eye misalignment)
- Neuroimaging (e.g., CT and MRI)
- Ophthalmic diagnostic testing (e.g., autofluorescence, fundus photography, ocular coherence tomography (OCT), pachymetry, Ultrasonography, and visual field testing)
Pediatric neurosciences backed by research
UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s is a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.
Multidisciplinary care for your child
Patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary team, meaning your child will benefit from the expertise of multiple specialists across a variety of disciplines. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric neuro-ophthalmologists have extensive experience treating ophthalmological conditions related to the central nervous system in children and adolescents of all ages, from birth through young adulthood, and work alongside a team of pediatric experts, including neurologists, neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, nurses, advanced practice providers, social workers, child life specialists, dietitians, and more, providing unparalleled care for patients every step of the way.
If your child has a condition that aligns with one of our specialty centers, we will coordinate care for your child with a specialist in that area. We can also facilitate appointments with any other neuroscience specialty clinic. With access to expert staff and advanced technology for treating both acute and chronic neuro-ophthalmic conditions, we provide a wide range of services from evaluation, testing, and diagnosis to surgical treatment, disease management, rehabilitation, and more, to give patients and their families the best quality of life.
We also collaborate closely with referring physicians, pediatricians, and other partners in the community to schedule and coordinate any additional care services your child may need. Our specialists can provide input and guidance for areas of your child’s life that are affected by their neuro-ophthalmic condition by assisting with school services, school re-entry, socialization, and engagement in physical activities. All of these areas impact your child’s quality of life and are an integral part of our mission at the pediatric neuro-ophthalmology clinic. As your child transitions into adulthood, we will help coordinate their care so they can continue to thrive.
What sets us apart
Advanced brain and spine care
Whether your child has epilepsy, ongoing headache pain, hydrocephalus, scoliosis or another neurology need, our specialists are here for them.
Coordinating your child's care
We work with referring physicians, pediatricians, and other partners in the community to schedule and coordinate any additional care services your child may need.
Nationally recognized team
The neuro-ophthalmology clinic care team is nationally recognized, with highly specialized physicians and technologists who provide world-class care.