Neuro-Ophthalmology

Welcome to our Neuro-Ophthalmology Department, a premier specialized center where the fields of neurology and ophthalmology seamlessly converge to care for complex disorders linking the eyes and the nervous system. Our highly dedicated, multidisciplinary team consists of fellowship-trained experts who specialize in evaluating and managing intricate conditions affecting the optic nerve, brain visual pathways, and global ocular motility.

We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for a broad range of challenging disorders, including optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy, double vision, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and nystagmus. Because visual changes can often serve as the primary indicator of broader systemic or neurological concerns, our specialists collaborate closely with neurosurgery, radiology, and rehabilitation teams. Together, we evaluate and support patients experiencing vision issues resulting from strokes, concussions, brain tumors, or multiple sclerosis.

Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, our advanced clinic utilizes cutting-edge tools to precisely analyze your visual pathways. This clinical precision allows us to formulate highly customized treatment plans designed specifically to preserve your eyesight, enhance functioning, and improve your overall quality of life through compassionate, world-class medical care.

Neuro-ophthalmology is a subspecialty that evaluates vision and eye movement problems caused by the nervous system.

Our Neuro-ophthalmologists work closely with specialists in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, and Endocrinology to provide comprehensive care for complex cases.

Conditions include:

Dr. Warren completed his residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in NYC. He then did a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at NYU/ New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and neuro-ophthalmology/orbital disease fellowship at University of Pittsburgh/Eye and Ear Infirmary of Pittsburgh. He was in neuro-ophthalmology practice for 37 years at NYU and did the neuro-ophthalmology clinic at Bellevue Hospital for 40 years, and still does the Neuro-Ophthalmology clinic at the Manhattan VA Hospital. He has also supervised neuro-ophthalmology clinics at St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Manhattan Eye and Ear Infirmary and Lenox Hill Hospital, among others. He has actively taught at all these programs and has presented at nation neuroophthalmological meetings.

Dr. Cinthi Pillai completed her Neurology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore in NY and her Neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at Harvard Medical School/MEEI. She worked as an academic physician at NYU Langone for a number of years prior to founding Access Neuro-op, a Tele-Neuro-ophthalmology service focusing on underserved regions of the US. She actively participates in Ophthalmology resident education at Jamaica Hospital and is committed to high-quality patient-centered care.

To schedule an appointment with our doctors, please call 718-206-5900.