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I have been diagnosed with ih (pseudotumor cerebri). i was told that behind my eyes it was very blurry. what could that mean?

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Optic nerve swelling: Pseudotumor cerebri is the result of increased intracranial pressure(icp). Increased in icp causes your optic nerve to swell. Optic nerve swelling called papilledema. For a more detail info pls go to the following link: http://eyewiki.Aao.Org/papilledema.

Answered 5/12/2015

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Optic nerve swelling: You need to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist. The optic nerve swelling that occurs in pseudotumor cerebri can lead to blindness.

Answered 5/4/2013

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Pseudotumor cerebri: It probably means that your optic nerves are swollen which is called papilledema and is usually seen in pseudotumor cerebri.

Answered 1/3/2015

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