Swollen optic nerve.. so worried!

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Hi everyone

I have been suffering from severe health anxiety and panic attacks. I started 20mg citalopram 4 weeks ago. GP suggested going for an eye test as citalopram can affect eyes. So off I went…

I had an OCT scan and optometrist said that one eye had a slightly blurred optic nerve and a referral would be put in place for a second opinion. I went to absolute pieces due to severe health anxiety. She then took me for another scan for a more in depth look and said I have a tilted disc in the affected eye and with being short sighted this could be the cause of the nerve appearing swollen.

I am absolutely terrified waiting to hear. Has anybody experienced anything similar and it all been OK? I am scared because it has never been noted on a previous eye test and I’ve convinced myself of all terrible things.

Please help if you can! Xx

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Did you ever get any results from this? I have just been told the same thing, one optic nerve is swollen and have been referred to hospital. I also have severe anxiety. Did you find out what it was?

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I am so sorry, I have only just seen this. Sending you enormous hugs as I know how awful it is. I am actually in the hospital this Thursday. It has been 7 months and I have really struggled with the worry. How are you doing now? When will you be seen by the hospital. Sending lots of love xxx

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Thank you so so much for this reply. I am actually going the hospital this Thursday. It’s been 7 months for the appointment. I have been feeling incredibly worried so reading this has really reassured me. So glad all was OK for you. Thank you again for being so kind xxx