AboutDr.Manu C.Rajnani Expertise any query regarding any type of eye problem
Experience I am a Laser Eye Surgeon specializing in LASIK-Excimer Laser to remove glasses permanently, Phacoemulsification-No stitch surgery to remove Cataract and insertion of Intraocular Lens, Glaucoma, Squint Surgeries, Laser for retina for hypertension and diabetes
Question My brother has been told that his optical nerves are swollen. This diagnosis was made a year ago. Since the initial diagnosis they have removed a piece of metal from his lower eyelid, run three MRI'S & several cat scans. There are no signs of tumors. Because he has very early signs of lymphoma they have treating him with a plasma transfusion and now steroids and 4 sessions of mild chemotherapy but still it has not improved his eyesight in fact it is getting worse. He now has virtually only tunnel vision and concern is rising that some of the nerve endings may be dying off. What type of treatment should we as his family be insisting on. All we seem to get is these experimental treatments that do nothing and no results. He is self employed and has a young family.
Answer Dear ursula
Thanks for asking such elaborate and interesting question
lymphoma is causing damage to optic nerves, i am sorry in such cases it always will be experimental treatment but of you have fundus pictures and also visual acuity charting and perimetry reading please send them will let you knwo more
If you any further questions please revert back to me
Thanking you
Dr.Manu C.Rajnani, Dr.Manu's Laser Eye Surgery Center
Saraswati Society, Plot 433, TPS 3, 15th Road, Khar (West),
Mumbai 400052.INDIA. Tel: 91-22-26006801-26004467 & 26007828
Tel: Mobile: 91-9821032072.
