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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Nevus and headaches
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Nevus and headaches
by GirlinLA, Aug 07, 2008 03:20PM
I'm 34 years old and have always had very good vision. After having frequent headaches,which I thought might be due to reading, I got checked for glasses. I also tear alot while lying on either side and have blurred or fuzzy vision sometimes, though not often. The optomitrist said I have 20/20 vision, but found a "choroidel nevus OS temporal to ONH about 0.75 DD is size" . He is sending me to a retina specialist. Online literature says nevi rarely become malignant, but in the meantime, my headaches are scaring me. I don't know if it is psychosymatic, but I do feel pain in my left eye. Could this be related?
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Aug 07, 2008 08:55PM
, Aug 07, 2008 08:55PM
The nevus is unrelated to your headaches.
0.75 disc diameter is quite small and very rarely a problem. I see ones like that every day in my office. We simply take a picture and recheck in 6 to 12 months depending on the size and characteristics. The retinal specialist will reassure you.
MJK MD
0.75 disc diameter is quite small and very rarely a problem. I see ones like that every day in my office. We simply take a picture and recheck in 6 to 12 months depending on the size and characteristics. The retinal specialist will reassure you.
MJK MD
