I have battled this disease for over 19 years now. I have had my my optic nerves decompressed twice in both eyes I have had optic nerve sheaths implanted in both eyes twice already and PTC just kept coming back. I finally gave in and had a Ventricular Peritineal Shunt put in and it has been working and correcting my headaches along with my vision for over 7 Years now. Anyone that is doubtfull or skeptical about a VP shunt being put in your body, dont hesitate if this is your only option. Believe me I truly do not want this in my body but I have run out of options. On top of suffering from PTC I also suffer from Retinitis Pigmentosa.