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My optometrist said i have an elevated optic nerve in one eye. what does that mean?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Elevated optic cup: may be normal or may be due to many causes many of which are bad. Discuss with the Dr who say it and ask what they think it is from.

Answered 6/6/2017

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