i was diagnosed with ptc 3 1/2 years ago, although i have had some visual problems, i have not had optic nerve surgery but i have had lumbar-peritoneal shunt witch was revised after 3 months and then worked fine for 2 1/2 years recently under went another shunt revision and yes the shunt is perminent and as long as it is functioning properly everything is much improved
Hi,
The frequency of vision loss is reportedly highly variable. However, some kind of visual loss may be seen in at least 25% of patients up to more than 90% of the patients. Reduction of intracranial pressure should be the priority in all these patients and all medical and surgical treatment approaches should be followed. The shunt is likely to be in for a long time in such cases.