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I have been diagnosed with mild optic disc pallor a year ago.what is the possibility that i can go blind from this disease?

Q: i have been diagnosed with mild optic disc pallor a year ago.what is the possibility that i can go blind from this disease?

: You should have it rechecked this year. If you do not have any other new symptom (pain, impaired visual acuity) you should not worry much.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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You should have it rechecked this year. If you do not have any other new symptom (pain, impaired visual acuity) you should not worry much.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 9/27/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Could represent archaic congenital mild optic atrophy. Not clear from your post if you have any disease causing this. An ophthalmologist can check for progressive issues

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with mild optic disc pallor a year ago.what is the possibility that i can go blind from this disease?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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