J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1991 Aug;32(8):683-687.

A Case of Optic Disc Pit

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  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chon Ju, Korea.

Abstract

Optic disc pits are an uncommon congenital anomaly of the optic nerve head. Serous detachment of the macula is a well known complication in patients with an optic disc pit Although spontaneous reattachment has been reported, most eye with macular detachment associated with optic disc pit have a poor visual prognosis inspite of treatments. We have experienced a case of optic disc pit associated with serous macular detachment, that has been treated with argon pure green laser photocoagulation, reporting it with a review of literature.

Keyword

Optic disc pit; Serous retinal detachment; Laser photocoagulation

MeSH Terms

Argon
Humans
Light Coagulation
Optic Disk
Prognosis
Argon
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