Dr. Billi Wallace specializes in neuro-ophthalmology (the evaluation and management of visual problems related to the nervous system). Some of the common problems evaluated by Dr. Wallace include: optic nerve problems (such as optic neuritis and ischemic optic neuropathy), visual field loss, unexplained visual loss, transient visual loss, visual disturbances, double vision, abnormal eye movements, thyroid eye disease, myasthenia gravis, and unequal pupil size.
She received her Bachelor of Arts and MD degrees with distinction from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine six-year combined B.A./MD program. Her postgraduate training included an internship with Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, followed by her ophthalmology residency and neuro-ophthalmology fellowship with the University of Oklahoma-Department of Ophthalmology in Oklahoma City.
The holder of many honors and distinctions, Dr. Wallace is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Over her career she has made numerous presentations to her esteemed peers. Dr. Wallace received an award for her September 2004 presentation titled “Long -Term Recovery of Homonymous Hemianopia. She was selected to give the poster presentation entitled “Spasmus Nutans: Not So Benign?” at the 32nd annual meeting of North American Neuro Ophthalmology Society.
Dr. Wallace is a member of several medical honor societies including Alpha Omega Alpha, and Golden Key National Honor Society.
If you have an upcoming appointment with Dr. Wallace, please note the following:
- Request that your treating physicians send all relevant information to Dr. Wallace prior to your appointment. This includes office notes, results of laboratory tests, and reports of CT and/or MRI scans.
- If you have had a CT and/or MRI scan performed, arrange to pick up the actual films and bring them with you. Alternatively, have the facility mail them to Dr. Wallace in advance or your appointment.
- You will probably have your pupils dilated during the visit. The eye drops last about 4-6 hours and will make things look bright and blurry up close. Consider having someone else drive you to the appointment and bring your sunglasses.
- Bring a complete list of medications with you, including the name and dosage of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
