Optic Nerve Pit- pit in patient's optic nerve by J.T. Kavanagh MD скачать в хорошем качестве

Optic Nerve Pit- pit in patient's optic nerve by J.T. Kavanagh MD

Case of Optic nerve pit, shared by J.T. Kavanagh MD of Eye Associates of South Texas, 830-379-3937. www.eyestx.com Interesting case of Patient with Optic Nerve Pit in left eye, finding seen in about 1 in 10,000 of normal population, usually unilateral. Corresponding OCT from Nidek RS-3000 SD-OCT machine and Humphrey Visual Field 24-2 from the same patient. Dynamic video of Optic nerve Pit showing retinal blood vessels dipping into pit. The optic nerve pit, is thought to be caused by incomplete closure of superior portion of the embryonic fissure. No treatment in necessary, unless patient develops serous detachment of the macula. Offices in: Seguin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Luling, Gonzales and Hondo. 830-379-3937. www.eyeassociatesofsouthtexas.com or www.eyestx.com Dr. Kavanagh is a board certified ophthalmologist and clinical assistant professor at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio Texas, where he has taught many residents cataract and glaucoma surgery. Dr. Kavanagh has performed over 10,000 cataract procedures with intraocular lens implantation. He implants: Restor, Technis Multi Focal (MF), Crystalens, Toric IOLs, and Standard IOLs.