Bilateral optic disc swellingConsumption can be fatal, or recovery can occur with permanent neurologic and ophthalmologic deficits. While visual loss is not very common, increased intracranial pressure can cause bilateral optic disc swelling from cerebral edema. A clue to the cause of intoxication is the presence of oxalate crystals in the urine.
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Optic nerve atrophy – Damage to the optic nerve caused by trauma, disease, poor blood flow to the eye, or exposure to toxic substances. Optic nerve drusen – Pockets of protein and calcium salts that gradually accumulate in the optic nerve. Optic nerve pit – Congenital defect that causes a dip or depression in the optic disc.
Optic Disc Edema
Optic disc drusen (ODD) are globules of mucoproteins and mucopolysaccharides that progressively calcify in the optic disc. They are thought to be the remnants of the axonal transport system of degenerated retinal ganglion cells. ODD have also been referred to as congenitally elevated or anomalous discs, pseudopapilledema, pseudoneuritis, buried disc.
Disc Oedema
Disc edema is an ophthalmoscopic finding defined by unilateral or bilateral swelling of the optic disc. There are several synonyms used to describe this finding including papillitis, papilledema, swollen or choked discs, and the most commonly used term – optic disc edema (ODE).