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Prominent optic discs are seen in both eyes with small cup:disc ratios.

Case 20

Figure 1. Prominent optic discs are seen in both eyes with small cup:disc ratios.

Author and Editor: Adrian Fung

A 46-year-old lady was referred by her optometrist with an abnormal optic disc appearance and flashes in her right eye.

Case history

A 46-year-old lady was referred by her optometrist with abnormal optic disc appearances and flashes in her right temporal visual field over the last 2 weeks. These flashes were most noticeable when she viewed a white wall or bright light. Past medical history included breast carcinoma treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

The patient was a low hypermetrope. Visual acuity was 6/6 in the right eye (OD) and 6/5 in the left eye (OS). Intraocular pressures were 23mmHg OD and 22mmHg OS and central corneal thicknesses were normal. Anterior segment examination was normal. Fundus examination demonstrated a prominent optic discs without blurring of the disc margins, haemorrhage, lipid or subretinal fluid (Figure 1). Cup:disc ratios were 0.1 in each eye. The posterior hyaloids were still attached. Maculae and retinal peripheries were normal with no evidence of a retinal break.

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