In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast, I sit down with my patient, Mev Markashi, to unpack how subtle brain fog, fatigue, and "jiggling" vision led to the discovery of a large meningioma. We talk through the shock of diagnosis, her 12-hour craniotomy and residual tumor near the optic nerve, and the months of fear and healing that followed. Her biggest message: listen to your body and prioritize eye exams after 40.

Erratum: Approximately 1-2% of the population may have an undiagnosed brain tumor, such as a meningioma, NOT 15-20% as mentioned in the podcast.

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About the Guest:

Mev Markashi is a registered nurse and healthcare leader who shares her personal patient journey after developing papilledema and vision instability that ultimately led to an MRI diagnosis of a large meningioma. Following a craniotomy and tumor resection, she navigated months of recovery—managing double vision, fear, and gradual neurological healing—before returning to work and eventually launching her own LLC, allowing more control over her schedule while continuing her work in healthcare operations and compliance.

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