Abstract
Purpose: :
A recently described cause of pseudopapilledema is traction from vitreo-papillary membranes. We describe an optic neuropathy associated with such membranes.
Methods: :
The records of ten patients with vitreo-papillary membranes seen by B-scan ultrasonography were reviewed.
Results: :
Visual field defects by Humphrey Visual Field included enlargement of the blind spot, generalized depression, generally constriction and paracentral scotomas. Membrances could be observed on optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Conclusions: :
Patients with optic neuropathies, visual field defects and disc swelling without elevated intracranial pressure should have B-scans of the optic nerve and OCTs. Consideration should be given to vitrectomy and membrane sectioning for visual loss.
Keywords: optic nerve • vitreous • visual fields