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Should optic neuritis last over 14wks? dr says take ibuprofen and wait for scans but my eye hurts and sight getting worse again.lost 15% sight already
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Optic Neuritis is: usually treated with intravenous steroid therapy. Typically an MRI of the brain will assist with the diagnosis. Please call your Ophthalmologist regarding your continued eye pain and continued loss of vision. Therapy may stop or reverse the damage in many cases when treated in a timely fashion.
Answered 6/21/2015
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