optic nerve tumor

I was just diagnosed with an optic nerve tumor from a Cat scan and follow up testing from an opthamologist. I was referred to an occuloplastics eye surgeon who is sending me  for a MRI. The tumor is sitting on top of the optic nerve and to the left.  The surgeon will make a window above my eyebrow to get to the tumor to remove it. Is this rare, very rare or common? My question is how long will healing time be? Will I be very swollen, black and blue, scar, patch over my eye? I know there is a chance of bleeding and blindness or some loss of vision. The tumor is 2.4cm x 1.4cm. Is that the size of a nickel?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

This is a very unusual problem that calls from special expertise. Because each tumor is different you will need to get this information from the physicians that will treat you. They will also outline the risks of surgery and the risks of "doing nothing'

JCH III MD Eye Physician and Surgeon

[hockeymomof3]

Thank you for your answer doctor. I guess I will get more information on the tumor after my MRI. I just can't get the information fast enough.

[meko608]

good luck , im having problems too?my cat scan showed enlarged nerves in both eyes? but only one eye hurts?

[hockeymomof3]

good luck to you too. I hope everything works out for both of us.