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Retinal nerve fiber layer defects in the presence of a physiological cup to disc ratio — a case series
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Affiliations- Collective Innovations Colombia, Cali, Colombia
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Colombia
- GSR Medical Center, Cali, Colombia
- GSR International, United States
- UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, United States
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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Abstract
Retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) defects are one of the earliest signs of glaucoma. Typically, these RNFL defects are associated with an increased cup/disc ratio and a thinning of the neuroretinal rim. When the cup/disc ratio is within normal limits, the observer can misdiagnose subtle RNFL defects and lead to an essential delay in diagnosis, which has negative visual consequences in these patients. We present a case series report addressing RNFL defects with a physiological cup/disc ratio.
Abstract
Retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) defects are one of the earliest signs of glaucoma. Typically, these RNFL defects are associated with an increased cup/disc ratio and a thinning of the neuroretinal rim. When the cup/disc ratio is within normal limits, the observer can misdiagnose subtle RNFL defects and lead to an essential delay in diagnosis, which has negative visual consequences in these patients. We present a case series report addressing RNFL defects with a physiological cup/disc ratio.
Keywords
glaucoma; retinal nerve fiber defects; cup/disc ratio
About this articleTitle
Retinal nerve fiber layer defects in the presence of a physiological cup to disc ratio — a case series
Journal
Issue
Vol 6 (2021): Continuous Publishing
Article type
Case report
Pages
258-264
Published online
2021-12-30
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Bibliographic record
Ophthalmol J 2021;6:258-264.
Keywords
glaucoma
retinal nerve fiber defects
cup/disc ratio
Authors
Carlos Eduardo Rivera
Juan Carlos Aristizabal
Edgar Muñoz
Ankur Seth
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