Comparison of optic disc morphology of optic nerve atrophy between compressive optic neuropathy and glaucomatous optic neuropathy.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To compare the optic nerve head (ONH) structure between compressive optic neuropathy (CON) and glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON), and to determine whether selected ONH quantitative parameters effectively discriminate between GON and CON, especially CON cases presenting with a glaucoma-like disc.

Methods

We prospectively assessed 34 patients with CON, 34 age-matched patients with moderate or severe GON, and 34 age-matched healthy control subjects. The quantitative parameters of ONH structure were compared using the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph 2 (HRT2) and Spectralis optical coherence tomography with an enhanced depth imaging method.

Results

The mean and maximum cup depths of CON were significantly smaller than those with GON (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respe

SUBMITTER: Hata M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4223062 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature