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Two differing presentations of optic nerve head drusen.

D Gay1, S Boyer

  • 1Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System, Danville, Illinois 61832, USA. dax.gay@med.va.gov

Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.)
|September 29, 2001
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Optic nerve head drusen (ONHD) can vary significantly in their impact on vision. Early diagnosis and patient education are crucial for managing this condition and monitoring for potential visual complications.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-ophthalmology

Background:

  • Optic nerve head drusen (ONHD), first described in 1858, are typically benign but can lead to severe vision loss.
  • The clinical presentation and visual impact of ONHD exhibit considerable variability.

Observation:

  • Two patients with diagnosed optic nerve head drusen presented with similar initial visual acuity but divergent disease progression.
  • One patient remained asymptomatic, while the other experienced legal blindness due to profound visual field constriction.

Findings:

  • Optic nerve head drusen can manifest with a wide spectrum of visual effects, from asymptomatic presentation to severe visual impairment.
  • Diagnostic workup for ONHD includes visual field testing, B-scan ultrasonography, and computed tomography.

Implications:

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  • Currently, no specific treatment exists for optic nerve head drusen; management focuses on diagnosis and patient education.
  • Regular visual field testing is essential for monitoring subtle changes and potential progression of visual field defects in patients with ONHD.