An irreversible loss of structure and function of the axons, oligodendrocytes, and astrocytes that compose the optic nerve
Clinically presents with variably decreased visual function,...
Family history of visual loss
History of congenital or other neurologic disorders
History of known etiology for OA
History of visual loss (i.e., acute, progressive)
Bilateral; can be sync...
Optic nerve damage may be reversible; early detection and treatment is critical.
Correction of an underlying nutritional deficiency or discontinuation of the causative drug ma...
H47.20 Unspecified optic atrophy
H47.22 Hereditary optic atrophy
H47.219 Primary optic atrophy, unspecified eye
H47.299 Other optic atrophy, unspecified eye
H47.239 Glaucomatous optic atrophy, ...
OA is an ophthalmoscopic sign and not an etiologic diagnosis. It is characterized by pale optic disc on funduscopic exam associated with clinical evidence for OA.
Symptoms of OA may inc...
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