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Can optic nerve be checked by indirect opthalmoscopy?? Is it possible to do it? I feel like there is a lot of pressure in my right eye.

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Yes optic nerve can be checked by indirect ophthalmoscope. You need to get your eye pressure measured. ...  Read More

Due to head injury it patient is suffering from atrophy of optic nerve . Done all test but not satisfied with the consultation of drs

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Optic atrophy is permanent damage to the nerve of sight. If this is confirmed by your eye doctor, there is no treatment available for this condition anywhere in the world. What I mentioned may sound v ...  Read More

In Indirect opthalmoscopy & Oct of optic nerve for glaucoma evaluation, glaucoma specialist also diagnosed for possible sign of optic neuritis/ optic neuropthy without patient complaining symptoms of optic neuritis ?

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Hello Your Ophthalmologist must have observed some signs suggestive of optic neuritis. Kindly share your case file and test reports so that I may guide you better ...  Read More

I am suffering with optic nerve problem. Because these problem was came in infection in nerves so that is getting affected on optic nerve weakness. so I could not able the good vision and I am lossed the good. So please can you give me any suggestion in my problem Presently I am using the nurobion forte tablets using.

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Please share your prescription. ...  Read More

I have undergone prk surgery 4 months ago but in my left eye vision is 6/9.Dr told me for optic nerve test

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Hello Information provided by you is insufficient to comment Kindly share your case file ...  Read More

My husband has a 35 years old.his eye was in problem.the left eye operation is done for glaucoma and cataract.but he didn't get a vision.the doctor saying the optic nerve is damage.there is any chance to get vision My husband says in frst of operation he doesn't get any light on eyes.but now he is saying the brightness is coming lightly.there is an

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Generally after severe optic nerve damage it is difficult to get vision back. One of the pioneers enters for Glaucoma LV PRASAD EYE HOSPITAL HYDERABAD. SANKARA NETHRALAYA CHENNAI. ...  Read More

I am doing a research project on the optical nerve and i was wondering if the optic nerve can detect pain of if there is a diferent receptor?

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Optic nerve does not have pain receptors. Onlu ivea has pain perception and they too are more sensitive to pressure changes ...  Read More

Please let me know in order to identify the optic nerve progression after an accident which has caused optic nerve damage, which scan should be done? CT Scan or opththalmoscoppy

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Hello.....CT scan is done for bone disorder...ophthalmoscopy is used used to view retina and optic disc .. ..increase in intraocular pressure worsen damage ..... These tests are not diagnostic center ...  Read More

Does optic nerve damage and inflammation caused by multiple sclerosis can be detected by Ophthalmologist in the clinic ?

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Some changes can be seen through the ophthalmoscope. However, if you have doubt, get a detailed neurological evaluation. Best regards. ...  Read More

I M suffering from optic nerve disorder. I have been given methyprednosolone tablets. My papilledema was cured BT I have still blurring in my left eye where my optic nerve of the left eye was affected in sever. Please advise me how to get my vision back

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Hello There are many causes for papilloedema Treatment depends on cause of papilloedema. It would be better if you can send me your medical records so that I may guide you better ...  Read More

Hi. I recently did mri scan for brain because of left sided numbness of ear and burning of eyes. Slight headache. My mri was normal except for hypoplastic transverse sinus and right eye optic nerve tortuosity . My eye exam done 1 month ago was normal with no papedillema. Did visual fields and fundus - normal. Is this something to be worried about o

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Nothing to worry. You have done all the necessary examination and tests. If headache persists for a long time pls Consultant a Neurologist. ...  Read More

Hello, I hav mild headache from past 3-4 weeks. Consulted many genaral physicians but no improvement. 2 days ago I consulted neurologist and he asked me to get the mri of the brain. The report shows some pathology in optic nerve and it is suggested to do a fundoscopy. I just got relex smile surgery done 2 months ago and I had gone for post ops for

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Hi, You need to meet with ophthalmologist with the mri report and get your retina examined as soon as possible. ...  Read More

I have read somewhere,if our eye spectacles has some scratches it leads to strain for optic nerve 1)Is it true eye glasses scratches strains to optic nerve which weaknes our eye strength? 2) I have been using my glasses for 4 years, it get some scratches but vision and condition is very clear,can we use for long period or else we need to change ? P

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There is no relation between scratches and optic nerve. If u try to see through a scratched glass, your eyes will strain ...that's it . If everything is fine..you may wear the same glasses .. If you h ...  Read More

Hi, I'm raising question on behalf of family members. One of the eye is totally not visible due to optic nerve not fully developed by birth. Can we any suggestions/ doctor contact details. Is this can be cured. Thanks

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Hello If optic nerve is not developed then there is no cure Having said that kindly share his case file so that I may guide you better ...  Read More

Does Ophthalmologist doctor in the clinic by testing the retina of the eyes detect if there is inflammation of optic nerve ?

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Hello Yes....its possible ...  Read More

Let me know if optic nerve can be repaired stem cell. Please let me know which hospital has the facility for stem cell cure in Bangalore

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Hello I am sorry but till now we cannot repair optic nerve with stem cell technology ...  Read More

I went to get my eyes checked at Walmarts eye center because I can't see far away and after prescribing me glasses the lady that looked inside my eye said my optic nerve is bigger than most people's. She told me it could be swelling or I could of just been born like that but she doesn't know because she's not a doctor. My pressure test and flashing

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Hello It is very difficult to comment without examining you Kindly share photos of your optic nerve so that I may guide you better Regards ...  Read More

My son of 7 years has been operated optic nerve glioma at Chennai Apollo. He had high myopia in both eyes. Now his vision has been reduced. Which Doctor should I be consulted in Kolkata.

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You should see a neurologist. ...  Read More

My mother is 65yrs. She is a patient of diabetics for long 15 yrs. From last 1 year, her eye sight (vision) gone completly for both the eyes. She is now completly blind. Dr said this is due to prolong diabetics, her optic nerve got damaged and has no treatment. Can you suggest me if there is any medical process to get back her vision. Please advis

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Diabetic Retinopathy can be potentially blinding if no intervention is carried out in initial phase. Damage to retina depends upon duration of diabetes and quality of metabolic control of Diabetes Me ...  Read More

I consulted an eye doctor for checkup where I was told that my optic nerve of right eye is damaged at around 85% due to high pressure since the my right eye is weak and my left eye is fine . My question is a) does that effect my left eye? b) what are my options to prevent further damage ?

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you didn't mention that whether the pressure of eye is increased or intracranial pressure. but in both conditions you will have to remain vigilant about your healthy eye. get regular ophthalmic check ...  Read More

Dr. My name is Bharath Chandra. I visited ur hospital to get treatment for my optic atrophy of both eyes. U prescribed me methylocobalamine injections. Initially the treatment was effective BT after 3 months my left optic nerve was sweelled. I consulted another doctor due to lack of ur appointment. He prescribed steroids. Bt I have still some blurr

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Hello there. I can understand your concern but for the treatment of optic atrophy is steroids. Optic atrophy is a term used to describe the damage of optic nerve in general. The cause could be the ...  Read More

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