As one of only a very small number of pediatric neuro-ophthalmologists in the nation, in a field that medical experts say is in rapid decline, Lauren Ditta, MD, says versatility is key in her profession.
A subspecialist in neurology and ophthalmology, Dr. Ditta believes her job brings with it a series of challenges that include:
A rising shortage in the profession.
The sizable amount of time required to determine the cause of a vast range of vision problems.
And the inability to prevent permanent blindness.
In contrast, she said there are significant advantages that bring a high level of job satisfaction, including treating, and sometimes curing, patients with complex and uncommon vision issues and collaborating with a variety of specialists to treat patients.