Question 1

how can tumor on the optic nerve be treated? is surgery the only option? any medication needs to be taken?

Accepted Answer

Seek Oncologist: It is difficult to give you a simple answer. Cancer can be treated with surgery(where possible,without losing function) or Radiotherapy.Only an eye specialist(Ophthalmologist) can guide you further. A team of an oncologist and Ophthalmologist together can help this patient.

Question 2

i got diagnosed with iih in 2017. treated with acetazolamide which completely reduced optic nerve swelling so longer on medication. can iih cause constant dizziness? had normal ct scan last week and ears checked which are fine?

Accepted Answer

: Although constant dizziness  could be secondary to medication, anemia, thyroid issues, etc.; but, certainly low grade increased intracranial pressure can be the  culprit.  Recommend objectification via a lumbar puncture, and if pressure is elevated, you should restart your Diamox.

Question 3

is the medication gabapention effective for nystagmus (infantile..congenital) i have optic nerve hypoplasia od..and my other eye has nystagmus.

Accepted Answer

Expert opinion: after examination and testing, advice on this platform might not be ideal, please get checked by neurology and ophthalmology, and probably ENT,  good luck

Question 4

after one month of taking erythromycin for acne my face is getting worse. what should i do? is this normal for this drug to act i have struggled with acne forever. i've tried other medication.minocycline worked for two years then caused my optic nerves to

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I : I would follow up with your dermatologist to discuss other options if you don't see improvement (it can take 4 to 8 weeks for improvement).  There are other antibiotics and oral and topical medications that can help (depends on the type, location, severity of acne which might be most appropriate for you).  Read about acne treatment options at the link below.  I hope that helps!

Question 5

can a chronic long standing sinus infection cause optic nerve damage? x-ray shows fluid line in eye socket. problem for years. no medication helps.

Accepted Answer

You need to: consult with an ENT specialist.  You might need surgical correction if you have failed optimum medical treatment.

Question 6

is lis in optic a safe drug for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril ?: If lisinopril, yes it is safe for the eye. It can though dry the eyes.

Question 7

i have drug induced optic toxicity. it's affected only one eye the symptoms are dim vision and focus issue and little color change.opthalmology and mri doctor said my eyes are fine. it's been 4 months. generally how long does it take to recover?

Accepted Answer

: Would have anticipated some improvement by now if healing were continuing to proceed.   See your ophthalmologist and request some testing.  Would recommend Optical Coherent Tomography and Visual Evoked Potentials to start.  You would feel better if you fully understood the current status.

Question 8

what's the best medication on gloucoma of the eye after a sucessfull surgry?

Accepted Answer

It all depends: If glaucoma surgery is successful, medication may not be necessary. There are several good choices out there, and each has benefits and drawbacks depending on the patient. Your eye doctor should be able to discuss the different medications that you may need, and whether you need medication at all.

Question 9

are eye pressure medications effective

Accepted Answer

Generally so: All anti-glaucoma medications have been thorougly tested and will lower the eye pressure in most cases.  Sometimes more than one is needed at a time and in a few cases the pressure does not respond well and so laser and operative surgery is done.

Question 10

is there  a medication that will change  eye color?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Prostaglandin inhibitors, used to treat glaucoma, can cause hazel and brownish eyes to darken.  There is no way to lighten eye color with medication or surgery.

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How can tumor on the optic nerve be treated? is surgery the only option? any medication needs to be taken?

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I got diagnosed with iih in 2017. treated with acetazolamide which completely reduced optic nerve swelling so longer on medication. can iih cause constant dizziness? had normal ct scan last week and ears checked which are fine?

A member asked:

Is the medication gabapention effective for nystagmus (infantile..congenital) i have optic nerve hypoplasia od..and my other eye has nystagmus.

A member asked:

After one month of taking erythromycin for acne my face is getting worse. what should i do? is this normal for this drug to act i have struggled with acne forever. i've tried other medication.minocycline worked for two years then caused my optic nerves to

A member asked:

Can a chronic long standing sinus infection cause optic nerve damage? x-ray shows fluid line in eye socket. problem for years. no medication helps.

A member asked:

Is lis in optic a safe drug for high blood pressure?

A member asked:

I have drug induced optic toxicity. it's affected only one eye the symptoms are dim vision and focus issue and little color change.opthalmology and mri doctor said my eyes are fine. it's been 4 months. generally how long does it take to recover?

A member asked:

What's the best medication on gloucoma of the eye after a sucessfull surgry?

A member asked:

Are eye pressure medications effective

A member asked:

Is there a medication that will change eye color?

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