Approximately 5 years ago my husband came to see Dr. Witherington for a routine eye exam and glasses. He also wanted me to have my eyes checked, because I was having horrible headaches. Dr. Witherington examined me and told me that in 20 years he had never seen papilla edemas as bad as mine. He told me I had pseudo-tumor cerebri and reffered me to another physician, who confirmed the diagnosis. His initial diagnosis saved my life because my opening pressures for lumbar puncture were very high. I ended up with a lumbo-periotoneil shunt, and I will be on medication for a very long time. I also followed up him when the doctors wanted to an optic never fenestration, and sought his advice. He referred me to Bascon-Palmer Institute to be examined. I am doing very well and your diagnosis inspired me to live my best life. I am now a registered nurse in the Cape Coral Hospital Intensive Care Unit. Thank you for your care, and dedication to your patients. God bless you.
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