title: Nonglaucomatous cupping of the optic disc.
abstract: Optic disc cupping is a consequence of myriad disorders. The anatomy and vasculature of the disc provide great insight into why, how, and when ODC occurs in various conditions. Approaches to distinguish glaucomatous from nonglaucomatous causes of ODC should rely on patient history, visual fields assessment, and funduscopic findings, as described. Cupping can be seen with neurological processes, including benign tumors, that are treatable. The clinician must remain vigilant to detect uncommon but potentially threatening forms of nonglaucomatous optic disc cupping.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Ambati
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Rizzo
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D009898:Optic Disk / Q000473:pathology*; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis