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Iris Atrophy Causes
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What symptoms does leber's hereditary optic atrophy cause?
Vision loss: It is a hereditary form of vision loss. ...Read more
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Atrophy (Definition)
Atrophy usually refers to the skin-as you get older or if you have had alot of sun in the past-the dermis (that is the layer below the top layer which is called the epidermis) gets thinner and the skin looks more wrinked. Muscles and fat can also get thinner -this is another form of atrophy. Even the top layer gets thinner ...Read more
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Can degenerative myopia with associated atrophy cause eye sight loss?
The atrophy alone: Can cause eyesight loss.
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Is tilted optic nerve causes blindness?
Optic nerve: The only way to answer your question is for you to let me or others know what exactly your concern. Has your eye doctor told you that you have a "tilted optic nerve"? If so what were you told? ...Read more
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What causes lack of eye pigment?
Lack of eye pigment: Lack of eye pigment can be due to: genetics/inheritance; congenital condition called albinism characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, eyes and hair; lack of nerve innervation to iris (congential horner's syndrome); trauma; prior eye surgery. ...Read more
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Optic atrophy cause for surgery?
Usually not: Optic atrophy is due to a disruption of the structure of the optic nerve or its blood supply which leads to lowered vision and in the worst cases loss of all vision. There is no known surgical treatment for this condition and unfortunately few medical options as well. Consult with a neuro-ophthalmologist for a discussion of this condition. ...Read more
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What causes optic nerve hypoplasia?
Birth defect: The exact cause is not known but optic nerve hypoplasia can occur by itself or as part of a larger syndrome of birth defects. Children with this should be have a complete evaluation including neuro-imaging and endocrine work up. ...Read more
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Myopia causes elongated eyes. Does elongated eyes cause bulging eyes?
No: Bulging eyes are a separate problem from myopia. The most common cause of this is thyroid problems. ...Read more
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If lattice degeneration is area of atrophy of peripheral retinal pigment epithelium, can it be considered analogous to atrophy of skin epithelium?
Sort of : Lattice degeneration is retinal thinning of inner retina that may progress to outer layers, when the retinal pigment epithelium can become sec. ...Read more
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Could retinitis pigmentosa cause heterochromia?
Heterochromia of the: iris is not directly associated with RP. If the iris is affected it is usually due to an iritis (which can occur with RP). If you do notice lightening of the iris with your RP you should go to your ophthalmologist immediately since an untreated iritis can cause permanent damage. ...Read more
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What is congenital hypertrophy of retinal pigmentation epithelium?
It is: A very darkly pigmented lesion of the retina found during an eye exam. It is similar to a mole or nevus, but has some distinctive differences. Unlike a mole, it cannot become cancerous. It does not affect the vision and should be of no concern to you. ...Read more
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Inflammation causes muscle damage near the eye corner?
See eye doctor: Need to look for details.
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Could optic nerve swelling cause leukocoria?
Leukocoria: No, optic nerve swelling alone does not cause leukocoria. ...Read more
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Symptoms and causes of corneal inflammation or iris inflammation (iritis)?
Ophthalmologist: Only an ophthalmologist is going to be able to sort this out, and pretty easily. Yes, there are literally thousands of causes of these conditions. ...Read more
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Can eye inflammation cause vision loss?
Yes.: Some types of eye inflammation can lead to vision loss. ...Read more
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Why isn't congenital optic atrophy optical nerve not developed?
Most idiopathic: Most cases do not have a cause. Some cases are associated with CNS (brain problems such as genetic or idiopathic causes), some are genetic such as leber's disease and rarely can be due to maternal diabetes and drug use. ...Read more
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What causes uneven pupil size after eye injury?
Damage: Trauma to the sphincter muscles of the iris can cause a larger pupil after trauma. ...Read more
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Which eye drops cause heterochromia?
Heterochromia: Prostaglandin analogues used to treat glaucoma have risk in changing eye color. ...Read more
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Could optic disc atrophy be reversible?
No: You were either born with it or the damage has already occurred. It can not be reversed. ...Read more
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Can pres cause permanent cortical blindness?
Usually reversible: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (pres) is a syndrome characterized by headache, confusion, seizures and visual loss. There have been reported cases presenting with cortical blindness with near or complete recovery of vision. There are many implicated causes, including ecclampsia, malignant hypertension, tacrolimus and Cyclosporine use, hypercalcemia. Treatment depends on the cause. ...Read more
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Could optic nerve edema which resulted in permanent partial vision loss be caused by fibromuscular dysplasia. ?
Possibly: "when fibromuscular dysplasia develops in the arteries that supply blood to the brain (carotid arteries), the condition can cause neurological symptoms, including the following: blurred vision or vision loss dizziness (vertigo)headacheneck pain ringing in the ears (tinnitus) fibromuscular dysplasia that affects the carotid arteries can cause serious complications, such as stroke"--mayo. ...Read more
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Iris (Definition)
The iris is a structure within the eye that helps reduce the amount of light that reaches the retina. The iris is known as the colored part of the eye, and can be blue, brown, or any color or combination of colors in between. The iris is the portion of the eye that ...Read more
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