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Does anyone know if an optometrist can detect optic Neuritis

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hayley70363
hayley70363

im just wondering if an optometrist can detect optic neuritis

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  • danny13009
    danny13009 hayley70363

    Posted

    Yes they can, straight away. They can see the optic nerve and disc and whether or not the nerve is inflamed. You'll know if you have optic neuritis, as your vision will become blurry and your vision will decrease.

  • moon53540
    moon53540 hayley70363

    Posted

    Not always, it depends how good they are. My father was misdiagnosed with an eye problem from an optometrist and when he went to an opthalmologist they said he didn't have that problem at all. If you are in any doubt with your symptoms go to an opthalmologist.

    • Hudsongrl
      Hudsongrl moon53540

      Posted

      agree. i was misdiagnosed by an optho too. when in doubt seek several opinions but an optomotrist would not be who I

      would see for this issue

  • hayley70363
    hayley70363

    Posted

    ive been to 3 optometrists and had 2 CT scans.. i have a phobia so im sure im just over reacting but now my phobia is of MS 😦

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