J Pediatr Genet 2014; 03(04): 271-280
DOI: 10.3233/PGE-14108
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Congenital optic nerve anomalies and hereditary optic neuropathies

Gena Heidary
a   Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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20. November 2014

24. November 2014

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27. Juli 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Congenital and hereditary optic nerve anomalies represent a significant cause of visual dysfunction. While some optic nerve abnormalities affect the visual system alone, others may be associated with neurologic and systemic findings. Correct identification of the optic nerve disease therefore is crucial both for developing a treatment plan with respect to visual rehabilitation, but also for initiating the appropriate multidisciplinary evaluation. The purpose of this review is to highlight common examples of congenital and inherited optic nerve abnormalities in an effort to familiarize the clinician with salient clinical features of these diseases and to review important systemic testing when relevant.