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Optic nerve damage in the eye?
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Please repost: There are many causes of optic nerve damage in the eye, from vascular causes to glaucoma to tumors. Please repost your question so we can address it.
Answered 5/7/2019
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Optic nerves: A thorough exam can help determine the extent of the damage in many cases along with visual field and oct testing. A neuroophthalmic exam may be required in addition to an MRI or ct scan in some cases.
Answered 11/2/2019
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