Is it normal to feel numbness in face and have balance problems after an ischemic optic neuropathy (when blood flow to optic nerve in back of the eye is interrupted)?
No, such symptoms raise the possibility of other nerve involvement. You should have a complete evaluation by a neurologist.
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