Optic nerve edema + drusen? Age 23 - Macular Society

Macular Society

5,401 members2,670 posts

Optic nerve edema + drusen? Age 23

Colour_me_in_ profile image
4 Replies

I recently went to the ophthalmologist due to seeing cloudy spots in my vision on and off for several months. My vision is good, 20/20, but they took scans of my eyes and told me my optic nerves are swollen. And I also have some drusen in my left eye. She was worried about intercranial pressure, and sent me to my dr and a neurologist. MRIs and neuro testing have all come up normal. Nobody can explain what's happening. Just looking for any kind of Info on what this could be.. waiting on an appointment with a different ophthalmologist for further analysis. Thanks in advance!

Written by
Colour_me_in_ profile image
Colour_me_in_
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies

Try contacting the Macular Society, they have expert advice on a wide range of eye conditions. Details on their website. Good luck with whatever you discover.

Macsoccer422 profile image
Macsoccer422

I had something similar, without drusen. Turned out I had an idiopathic bleed. A year and a 5 shots later it has regressed. My vision was and still is 20/20 but that doesn’t mean something isn’t wrong. They need to dig deeper.

RosMacularSociety profile image
RosMacularSocietyPartner

Dear Colour_me_in_,

Have you been referred to a retinal specialist?

Please contact us to discuss your concerns further.

The Macular Society Advice and Information service is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday on 0300 3030 111.

Alternately, you can contact us via: help@macularsociety.org

Kind regards,

Macsoccer422 profile image
Macsoccer422

Update?

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

First Post, DME sufferer with approx. 40 injections

Diagnosed approx. 4 years ago, diabetic for the last 30 years. Had avastin injections in left eye...
tess4344 profile image

Drusen, dry AMD and AREDS2

I've been reading these pages for weeks now, but this is the first time I've posted a question. I...
ElviraKate profile image

Scared of macular degeneration

I began having problems with my eyes around 9 months ago. I noticed that there was some blur when...

BRVO and macular edema. Has anyone's cleared up?

I have BRVO and macular edema. I have a light grey "cloud" shaped like a "v" in the upper middle of...
enopmar profile image

Has anyone used Latanoprost eye drops?

Because of the danger of bradycardia posed by Timolol, my new ophthalmologist, who now gives me my...
Jihm profile image

Moderation team

See all

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.