Clinical management of the patients with optic disc pit

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The study purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of the central serous choroidopathy prevention method in patients with optic nerve pit. Material and methods: 19 patients (38 eyes) with optic nerve pit associated with refractive anomalies and retinal dystrophy which had been treated in Republican Eye Hospital in 2010–2012. According to obtained results the effectiveness of prophylactic neuroprotective therapy in patients with optic disc pit has been proven, which allows reducing the risk of central serous choroidopathy and avoiding the loss of visual function.

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10.17816/ped4262-64

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