Neuro-Ophthalmology with Dr. Manasa Gunturu

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Manasa Gunturu, a neurology-trained neuro-ophthalmologist and associate professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

We discuss the art of detailed history-taking and specialized examination skills, the evaluation of patients with subjective vision loss, double vision, visual field defects, and droopy eyelids – often after they've already seen multiple specialists without answers. We also explore the educational pathways to becoming a neuro-ophthalmologist and the surprising disparity between ophthalmology and neurology training requirements.

With only about 600 practicing neuro-ophthalmologists in the United States and some states having just a single specialist, Dr. Gunturu makes a compelling case for why more neurologists should consider this rewarding subspecialty and shares resources for trainees looking to improve their neuro-ophthalmology skills.

Dr. Gunturu also serves as Section Editor for the NOVEL NANOS Illustrated Curriculum, and they’ve been working hard to build a virtual education library!

The annual NANOS (North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society) conference is another fantastic opportunity for students and residents to get more involved in the field of neuro-ophthalmology.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Neuro-Ophthalmology (00:00:00)

2. The Path to Becoming a Neuro-Ophthalmologist (00:07:40)

3. Diagnostic Approach to Visual Complaints (00:13:15)

4. Understanding Functional Vision Loss (00:21:00)

5. [Ad] Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators (00:27:20)

6. (Cont.) Understanding Functional Vision Loss (00:27:58)

7. Diagnosing and Managing Double Vision (00:28:37)

8. Fundoscopic Examination Skills (00:35:07)

9. State of Neuro-Ophthalmology Education (00:43:22)