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Is it possible for a doctor to diagnose optic neuritis just from a routine eye exam?

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Yes: Some time the person may not have a severe optic neuritis, or may have a mild symptom that is over looked by the patient. On occasion, on a routine eye exam many problems could be diagnosed including old or active optic neuritis.

Dr Luviano agreed

Answered 11/14/2012

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