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I had an eye exam and was told that my left eye has a paler fundus than my right eye could this indicate that i had optic neuritis without knowing it?

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An episode of optic neuritis is accompanied by rather obvious problems and seriously doubt you would be unaware! Most likely, the pallor on the left is due to a mild congenital optic atrophy, a not uncommon condition.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2023

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what ever the initial diagnosis , further work up is needed to firmly establish the cause

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