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Optic disc drusen

Optic disc drusen appear as small, yellowish deposits within the optic nerve head and are visible on fundus examination, often with a lumpy or irregular appearance. These drusen can sometimes simulate optic disc edema, so accurate identification is essential. They may increase the risk of visual field defects and require monitoring for associated complications.

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Optic disc drusen (ODD) are deposits located within the optic nerve head, often leading to visual field defects. Fundus autofluorescence (FAF) is a valuable imaging technique for detecting ODD, as it highlights these drusen with high specificity. FAF can help in differentiating ODD from other optic nerve pathologies and in monitoring disease progression. Soft drusen are yellowish deposits beneath the retinal pigment epithelium, commonly found in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Clinically, they appear as large, ill-defined elevations on fundus examination. Fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging shows these drusen as areas of altered autofluorescence, helping to visualize and track their presence and changes over time, providing crucial information for AMD management.

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In this case, fundus autofluorescence both green and blue were able to identify the presence of an optic disc drusen.

Disclosure: All images featured in this post were acquired and analyzed using devices integrated within the Zeiss Retina Workflow. This ensures high-quality, detailed visual data for comprehensive assessment.