Specialty Clinics & Services

Neuro-Ophthalmology Service

The Neuro-Ophthalmology Service offers expert evaluation and consultation are available for treating neuro-ophthalmologic conditions, including: optic neuritis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), and oculomotor complications of stroke, sickle cell disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, orbital inflammatory pseudotumor and Tolosa-Hunt syndrome among others.

A wide range of diagnostic testing for optic neuropathies is available to the referring physician, including, visual evoked potentials, perimetry, and contrast sensitivity.  The service has access to 3-Tesla MRI and MR angiography, which has proven useful in ruling out posterior communicating aneurysm as a cause of 3rd cranial nerve palsy and low-flow carotid dural branch to cavernous sinus fistula.

Hours and Phone Numbers:
Clinic Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
Appointment Desk Phone: (312) 996-9120
Emergency Phone Number: (312) 996-9120
Fax Number: (312) 413-7895

Physicians:
James Goodwin, MD
Anil Gulati, MD
Jeffrey Nichols, MD
Molly E. Gilbert, MD

Address: University of Illinois at Chicago,
Eye and Ear Infirmary
1855 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612 [Directions]
Room number: 3.158

Things to bring with you for your appointment:
Photo Identification
HMO Authorization
Insurance card
Names and dosages of any current medications
Glasses/Contact Lenses/Prosthesis

Insurance information: We accept Medicare Assignment and participate in many managed care contracts (HMO/PPO) View List