Optic Nerve Abnormalities PDF
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State University of New York College of Optometry
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This document discusses various optic nerve abnormalities, including papilledema, pseudopapilledema, optic atrophy, and optic nerve hypoplasia. It covers causes and presentations of each condition. It might be useful for medical students or practitioners.
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OPTIC NERVE ABNORMALITIES 86 Swelling of the ON head due to increase intracranial pressure PAPILLEDEMA Causes of pseudopapilledema Hyperopia Optic nerve drusen - Hyperplastic glial tissue...
OPTIC NERVE ABNORMALITIES 86 Swelling of the ON head due to increase intracranial pressure PAPILLEDEMA Causes of pseudopapilledema Hyperopia Optic nerve drusen - Hyperplastic glial tissue 87 PSEUDOPAPILLEDEMA: LIKELY ONH DRUSEN 88 OPTIC ATROPHY Pallor of optic nerve head Attenuation of retinal vasculature Loss of cupping and flat appearance Requires complete neurologic evaluation 89 Underdeveloped optic nerve(s) May vary in severity in extent of vision loss May be associated with endocrine disorders Appearance: small optic nerve head with “double ring sign” Nystagmus common OPTIC NERVE Septo-optic dysplasia: ONH, absent septum HYPOPLASIA pellucidum, pituitary gland dysfunction 90 ON HYPOPLASIA 91 ONH CAUSES Young maternal age (
