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What Does The Following Test Result Indicate?
I have glaucoma and my latest test reveal Optic Nerve Assessment - cup-disc asymmetry what does this mean, and how serious is it as to my future eye sight, I am 82 years old.. I asked a friend and their reply was, don t worry about it, you will probably die of old age before it will effect your vision that much.
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
My name is Dr Muhammad Ahmad & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.
It's actually good to know that you are much concerned about minor things about your health which most of us neglect.
Sir! as the age progresses things start to get asymmetrical from head to toe ,hair which we once felt proud of start falling,skin starts drooping getting wrinkled..same way inside organs face deterioration too....
If this were Optic nerve exam of a 30 years old i would have jumped out of my seat but in your age it's just natural senile change,
Your friend used his own "friend-like" phrase but as a doctor in my opinion it will not affect you much for next 20-30 years more so don't feel concerned about it,just a normal finding for your age as face wrinkles can be.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health
Thank You for contacting HCM.
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
My name is Dr Muhammad Ahmad & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.
It's actually good to know that you are much concerned about minor things about your health which most of us neglect.
Sir! as the age progresses things start to get asymmetrical from head to toe ,hair which we once felt proud of start falling,skin starts drooping getting wrinkled..same way inside organs face deterioration too....
If this were Optic nerve exam of a 30 years old i would have jumped out of my seat but in your age it's just natural senile change,
Your friend used his own "friend-like" phrase but as a doctor in my opinion it will not affect you much for next 20-30 years more so don't feel concerned about it,just a normal finding for your age as face wrinkles can be.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health
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