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Optic disc size in branch retinal vein occlusion
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.
Annals of Ophthalmology
|October 1, 1989
Summary
Optic disc size does not influence the development of branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). This study found no difference in optic disc measurements between eyes with BRVO and healthy eyes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Vascular Diseases
- Optic Nerve Anatomy
Background:
- Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is a common retinal vascular disorder.
- The pathogenesis of BRVO remains incompletely understood.
- Potential contributing factors, such as optic disc morphology, require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between optic disc size and the occurrence of branch retinal vein occlusion.
- To determine if optic disc diameter is a risk factor for BRVO development.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case-control study.
- Measurement of horizontal and vertical optic disc diameters.
- Comparison between eyes diagnosed with BRVO and age-matched healthy control eyes.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant difference was observed in horizontal optic disc diameter between BRVO and control groups.
- No statistically significant difference was observed in vertical optic disc diameter between BRVO and control groups.
Conclusions:
- Optic disc size is not implicated in the pathogenesis of branch retinal vein occlusion.
- Findings suggest that optic disc morphology is unlikely to be a primary risk factor for BRVO.