OPTIC NERVE DRUSEN

Are Optic Nerve Drusen always  congenital?

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Good question.  Probably, but may not be seen until later in life.

Dr. O.

[jmmuller1]

well i was recently told that i had optic nerve elevation and sent me for all these tests.  All came back ok.  Then after a couple of months the dr. did an ultrasound and just said it looks like i have drusen and it's congenital and just sent me home.  I am trying to get into a neuroophthalmologist but i'm not sure if i can get into an appointment because they sort of pick who goes and who doesnt, based on if they feel they need to be seen.  I just dont want to be overreacting.  It's my eyes, and my vision seems to be getting worse, along with eye pain and pressure and headaches.