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Women from their teens through 50's are more likely to have this condition. If medical treatment has failed and disc swelling with visual field loss progresses, direct opening of decompression of the optic nerve via endoscopy of the sinuses has been shown to be an effective and relatively simple procedure for relief.

Surgery involves opening the sinuses through the nose and then carefully drilling the bone over the optic nerve. The lining of the nerve is then slit to allow the nerve to swell and relieve the pressure. Computer guided surgery is sometimes used to aid in identifying structures in the sinus. This allows for accurate navigation in the nose.

Recovery is rapid with minimal pain and discomfort. When surgery is successful vision improvement is usually dramatic.

For your convenience, Presbyterian Healthcare is providing you the list of all surgeons who perform this procedure and have requested to be listed on this site. When making your selection, we encourage you to meet with the surgeon and inquire about training, number of procedures performed, etc. Its important that you choose the surgeon who makes you most comfortable. These physicians are independent practitioners and not employees of Presbyterian Healthcare.