Marc J. Dinkin, MD

Tumors of the pituitary and its surroundings commonly cause vision loss by compressing the optic chiasm or optic nerves, requiring close monitoring of visual function. I am particularly interested in the ability of new technologies such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) to predict whether or not surgical intervention might improve a patient’s vision. I am also interested in papilledema, a swelling of the optic nerves that occurs with elevated head pressure, and its effects on vision in patients with brain tumors. Vision is pivotal to patients’ daily quality of life, and I am committed to doing everything I can to preserve vision for our patients.