Monday, September 2, 2013

Patient stories from the optometrist's office - meningioma diagnosed during a routine eye exam

Patient stories from the optometrists office from the BC Doctor's of Optometry:

Find out how a Doctor of Optometry helped diagnose Shrie with meningioma during a routine eye exam by watching the video below.

According to the Mayo Clinic:

A meningioma is a tumor that arises from the meninges — the membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. Most meningiomas are noncancerous (benign), though, rarely, a meningioma may be cancerous (malignant). Some meningiomas are classified as atypical, meaning they're neither benign nor malignant, but rather something in between.
Meningiomas occur most commonly in older women. But a meningioma can occur in males and at any age, including childhood.
A meningioma doesn't always require immediate treatment. A meningioma that causes no significant signs and symptoms may be monitored over time.