Clare L. Van Eyk is a neurologist based in Adelaide, South Australia. Neurology can be a big word, but the work is very human. It’s about helping people and families make sense of symptoms, understand what’s going on, and get the right care plan in place.
Clare looks after a mix of conditions that affect the brain, nerves, and muscle control. This can include cerebral palsy and spasticity, along with movement disorders and spastic paraparesis. In some cases, problems show up early in childhood, such as spastic diplegia, hypotonia, cortical dysplasia, or increased head circumference. At other times, symptoms may be noticed later, for example with paraplegia, peripheral neuropathy, or movement changes that need a careful check.
Epilepsy is another important part of this clinical work. That might mean working through seizure types, triggers, and treatment responses. Clare also manages neurological conditions linked with development and movement, including Aicardi syndrome, Duane-radial ray syndrome, isolated Duane retraction syndrome, and patterns of mosaicism. These conditions can be complex, and care often needs to be steady and practical.
For adults, the focus can also include serious motor neuron conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Neurology for these illnesses needs clear steps for symptom support, safety, and keeping day-to-day life as manageable as possible. Primary lateral sclerosis and other related movement and nerve disorders may also be part of the work.
Because neurological conditions can involve many body systems, Clare’s appointments usually pay attention to the whole picture, not just one symptom. At times, that means looking at how a person moves, how their strength and tone change, and how nerves and muscles are coping over time. It also means keeping family members in the loop, so everyone knows what’s happening and what the next move could be.
Clare is also involved in care where hearing can be part of the story, including infant hearing loss, along with broader neurological checks when more than one issue is present. The goal is calm, clear guidance, and support that fits real life in Adelaide.