Dr. Karl Golnik

Dr. Karl Golnik is a neuro-ophthalmologist at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, where he serves as a professor in the Department of Neurology. He is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology and focuses on the evaluation and treatment of visual problems related to neurological injuries and diseases. His clinical expertise covers a range of disorders including diplopia, hereditary optic neuropathies, ischemic optic neuropathy, and traumatic optic neuropathy.

Dr. Golnik earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a master’s degree in education from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia and a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His research interests include devising practical methods to assess patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders and developing validated tools to teach and assess ophthalmic surgical skill and clinical competence. A referral from a neurologist or ophthalmologist is required to make an appointment with him.