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Eyetest showed enlarged optic nerve have to go back at 8 in the morning to speak to doctors. can this and will this kill me ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Large optic nerve: Depends on what is causing it. If a brain tumor, good luck. Discuss with your team.

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Eyetest showed enlarged optic nerve have to go back at 8 in the morning to speak to doctors. can this and will this kill me ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

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