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My brother recently lost some vision in the center of his right eye, doc looked at it and his optic nerve is swollen. prescribed him brimidine tatrate. will he regain his vision? can anything be done? he has diabetes and high blood pressure.help?
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Retinal specialist: Retinal images may be shared digitally for additional opinions. His Diabetes and high blood pressure should be well controlled by his PCP. Adjust his diet to reduce salt and avoid saturated fats and sugar.
Answered 3/26/2020
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