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ReviewFrontiers in ophthalmology2023

Congenital optic disc pits and optic disc pit maculopathy: a review.

Ali Esmaeil, Ali Ali, Salman Almutairi, Khaled Alkandari, Raed Behbehani, Alaa Alali

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Review in Frontiers in ophthalmology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Ali EsmaeilDepartment of Ophthalmology, Adan Hospital, Hadiya, Kuwait.
Ali AliFaculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Jabriya, Kuwait.
Salman AlmutairiVitreoretinal Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait, Kuwait.
Khaled AlkandariVitreoretinal Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait, Kuwait.
Raed BehbehaniNeuro-Ophthalmology Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait, Kuwait.
Alaa AlaliVitreoretinal Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait, Kuwait.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Optic disc pits are a rare but significant anomaly of the optic nerve head that can lead to visual impairment and associated complications. These pits are characterized by a small, oval-shaped depression in the disc, which can cause fluid accumulation and subsequent damage to the adjacent retina. Although the etiology and pathogenesis of optic disc pits are not fully understood, several theories have been proposed, including abnormal embryonic development and degenerative changes. Diagnosis is typically made through a comprehensive eye examination, including a dilated fundus exam and optical coherence tomography. Management options vary depending on the severity of the condition and associated complications, ranging from observation to surgical intervention.

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endolasergas tamponadeoptic disc pitoptic disc pit maculopathypars plana vitrectomyretinoschisis

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PMID38983028
PMCPMC11182116

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