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Answers: 2005 Series - October 25, 2005
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| A 30-year-old male presents with metamorphopsia and visual loss in his right eye. On dilated exam, the above finding on the optic nerve is observed. |
| The patient's visual symptoms are caused by: |
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a -- serous macular detachment |
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Optic Nerve Pits
- A round depression on the optic disc that is most frequently unilateral and can be associated with serous macular detachments.
- Although some serous detachments spontaneously resolve, other treatment options include laser treatment and vitrectomy.
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