Optic disc drusen and associated venous stasis retinopathy.
METHODS
Optic disc drusen is not an uncommon diagnosis in clinical ophthalmic practice. Although associated complications are quite rare, they may be visually devastating. Complications include optic neuropathy and hemorrhagic retinopathy. A case report of extensive optic disc drusen with associated venous stasis retinopathy is presented.


RESULTS
Long-term follow up showed increasing venous stasis retinopathy secondary to optic disc drusen. Cystoid macular edema formed that gradually decreased vision from 20/20 to 20/70.


CONCLUSIONS
Although infrequent, complications of optic disc drusen can be visually devastating. There is no treatment for disc drusen, but some of the complications may be amenable to treatment.
Austin
J K
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Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
D000368:Aged; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D015594:Optic Disk Drusen / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields