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Beatrix Feigl¹, Andrew J Zele

¹Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation and School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology, 60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, QLD 4059, Australia. b.feigl@qut.edu.au

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Tilted disc syndrome can cause visual field defects. This study found reduced central vision and impaired rod and cone function in a patient with this optic disc anomaly.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Neuroscience
Visual Science

Background:

Tilted disc syndrome is an optic disc anomaly.
It can lead to visual field defects.
Previous studies suggest reduced outer retinal function.

Observation:

A 52-year-old male patient with tilted disc syndrome and normal maculae was studied.
Macular sensitivity was measured using microperimetry.
Mesopic rod and cone temporal sensitivity was assessed.

Findings:

A significant reduction in central macular sensitivity was observed.
Impaired mesopic rod- and cone-mediated visual function was detected.
Findings suggest outer retinal involvement, potentially via the magnocellular pathway.

Implications:

These results support previous electrophysiological data on cone pathway involvement.
The study highlights potential rod and cone impairment in tilted disc syndrome.
This research contributes to understanding visual field defects in optic disc anomalies.