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Optic Nerve Atrophy Flashcards

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Define Optic Nerve Atrophy?

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Involves the death of nerve fibres within the Optic Nerve.

This results in Pallor - Pale in colour

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What is Primary Optic Nerve Atrophy?

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Causes by:

  • Inflammation in Optic Neuritis
  • Glaucoma
  • General Retinal Ischaemia
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What is Secondary Optic Nerve Atrophy?

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Caused by Longstanding Papilloedema.

Investigation of this condition often requires Neuroimaging to rule out life-threatening Intracranial causes.

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