Optic disc drusen and associated venous stasis retinopathy
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1Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Methods:
Optic disc drusen is not an uncommon diagnosis in clinical ophthalmic practice. Although associated complications are quite rare, they may be visually devastating. Complications include optic neuropathy and hemorrhagic retinopathy. A case report of extensive optic disc drusen with associated venous stasis retinopathy is presented.
Results:
Long-term follow up showed increasing venous stasis retinopathy secondary to optic disc drusen. Cystoid macular edema formed that gradually decreased vision from 20/20 to 20/70.
Conclusions:
Although infrequent, complications of optic disc drusen can be visually devastating. There is no treatment for disc drusen, but some of the complications may be amenable to treatment.