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My son 16 years suddenly said that his vision is blurred and could not see from both the eyes. the doctor has asked to orbit mri scan. is it serious?
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It could be?: If the scan is negative, some times it is psychological at this age to get more attention.
Answered 3/26/2014
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Difficult to predict: There could be an inflammatory condition, glaucoma, vitamin deficiency, etc. But could also merely involve transient chemical/metabolic imbalance, medication reaction, etc. Definitely get imaging asap, and see an ophthalmologist soon.
Answered 3/26/2014
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Serious: If your son is experiencing bilateral vision loss or partial vision loss, and his ophthalmologist is ordering a orbital mri, that's serious. Not normally ordered for anyone with blurred vision unless an orbital issue is suspected. Speak with his eye doctor about this.
Answered 3/26/2014
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