Optic Disc Drusen and Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy in Pregnancy

Abstract

A case is described of a woman who presented with bilateral visual loss associated with bilateral optic disc swelling. A diagnosis of bilateral anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy was made complicated by the presence of optic disc drusen. The differential diagnosis is discussed and the relationship of anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy with optic disc drusen is reviewed.

Keywords::

• Optic disc drusen
• optic neuropathy
• ischaemic
• papilloedema
• pregnancy

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