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Optic Neuritis

Optic Neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve which connects the eye to the brain. Its cause is unknown but possibly develops due to autoimmune disorder that is triggered from a viral infection. Ask questions about symptoms, treatments and preventions.

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What causes and enlarged optic nerve in a teenager?

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increase in intracranial pressure can cause enlarge of optic nerve as it is derived from an outpouching of the diencephalon during embryonic development.

What is the normal field of vision of humans?

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The normal field of vision of humans extends to approximately 60 degrees towards the nose from the vertical meridian to each eye. It extends to about 100 degrees away from the nose from the vertical meridian.

Why does a plate not heat when in the microwave?

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Yes if it is microwave proof

What are small red painless dots under the surface of the skin?

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These sound like petechiae, which are hemorrhages of tiny capillaries under the skin. You can sometimes get them on your neck from coughing hard or vomiting forcefully or sometimes they will appear on your arm after having your blood drawn where the tourniquet was placed. They are usually harmless, however, if you are showing signs of illness and the petechiae show up for no reason, it may be a sign of something more serious, so it is always best to check with your physician.

There is a small firm lump under my skin at the base of my penis?

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A small firm lump under your skin at the base of your penis could be a cyst, but this should be confirmed with a doctor.

No heat in microwave?

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Usually means that the magnetron tube that creates the microwave is burned out. I am an EE and when this happens to a microwave I buy a new microwave rather than trying to replace the tube. Fooling with the tube and shielding can be dangerous.

Which color does the optic nerve react fastest to?

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green? yellow like cheese. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/vision/retina.html

Two small hard lumps way under the skin just under the jawline and have had them for around three months what would these be?

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ANSWER: Most likely lymph glands... If you had an abscessed tooth or severe acne/boil on one side of your lower face, the "poisons" would have drained into the anterior [front] cervical [neck] chain [they are grouped like a chain]. Lymph nodes [glands] grow to filter out toxins/poison in the lymphatic system, which is essentially the third 'circulatory' system of the body. If an enfection in located in one area of the body lymph nodes grow in direct relationship to the amount of toxin/poison in that area... Most nodes are deep within the body and cannot be felt. If the person affected has a severe viral infection then the nodes under the jaw can swell [grow]... If a child has an ear infection often he/she will develop swollen nodes behind the ear at the base of the skull... HOWEVER, if a person finds enlarging nodes under the jaw AND/or under the arms, the inside of the elbows, in the groin areas, then a physician needs to be consulted as this could mean other, possibly more serious conditions... Hope this helps!

Why do grasshoppers have five eyes?

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Many grasshoppers have five eyes as a defense mechanism. This allows them to see farther and wider, allowing them to evade predators.

How soon should you start steroid treatment for optic neuritis in someone with MS?

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This is an interesting question. Many doctors believe that corticosteroids can positively impact MS and can cause reductions of nerve swelling in a shorter timeframe than without. But recent studies have shown that there is very little effect on optic nerve recovery time when using corticosteroids than without.

Optic neuritis, whether caused by MS or not, will right itself within a few weeks to a few months. It should be completely cleared in 6 months for most people. There is little need to help it along.

Why doesn't gasoline heat up in a microwave?

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because people made it so nothing can burn or catch on fire...

How urgent is it to see doctor if you have an enlarged optic nerve?

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To be on the safe side it is best to go and check with your opticians as soon as possible before it gets worser than ever.

:D hope i help.

get better soon and best of luck!

What is a cystic lesion on the brain?

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It can be: arachnoid cyst colloid cyst enlarged perivascular space dermoid cyst choroid plexus cyst pineal cyst Rathke cleft cyst cystic neoplasm parasites (neurocysticercosis) DW malformation

How long will pupils stay dilated after usining atropine?

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Just had eye surgery and used Atropine for about 6 weeks. Dr. said the effects of the Atropine will last 1-2 weeks after the last drop was administered.

What does the supenser ligament in the eye do?

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The suspension ligament holds the lens in a position and changes the focus so you can see everything clearly and properly