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A 42-year-old male asked:

Had an mri done of the brain. its nothing urgent but the doc said theres mild prominence optic nerve sheaths. some type of pressure issue. need to get a dilated eye exam?

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Dr. George Yanik
Dr. George Yanikanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
The prominence of the optic nerve sheathes may represent increased pressure in the brain, an examination by and ophthalmologist for optic nerve swelling and an examination by a neurologist is in order.
Reviewed May 13, 2022
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