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pale optic nerve

pale optic nerve

i was having very bad headaches over my right sidesof my eye face and temple so i went to the optitions and he said i had a pale optic nerve he then sent me to the hospital and they all confirmed i have got a pale optic nerve so i have been having the pain for 5 weeks now could it be a tumor


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Yes, it could be a tumor causing optic paleness (optic pallor or atrophy). You need to see a neuroophthalmologist for an appropriate work up.

JCH MD
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