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Tumor in right Eye

I am living with tumor in right eye for the past 14 years. neuro sugens has operated twice. 1st time operated in 1998 and removed 90% tumor and 2nd time operated in 2008 and not removed 10% of tumor since my vision was 6/6. again the eye is bulged and vision also reduced 50%. doctor has advised for a gamma knife. can i go for that. can i get the vision back (6/6) and what are the side effects.
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yes the tumor is on the optic nerve and the type of tumor is Schwannoma
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I doubt this tumor is in your eye since a neurosurgeon did the surgery.  It is probably on the optic nerve.  I do not know the details of your tumor (type) and therefore I would not be able to comment on the effectiveness of the gama knife.  Please discuss your concerns with the surgeon.

Dr. O.
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