164. An elevated retina and a dark spot on the nerve
A 25-year-old presents with blurred vision. Why?
Analysis
There is clear elevation of the retina from the underlying RPE, as subretinal fluid (SRF) is elevating the ellipsoid zone from the RPE. There is significant intraretinal fluid (IRF). A reverse shadow is also seen.
The patient was noted to have a dark lesion on the disc (video) and was diagnosed with an optic pit.
In this tip's accompanying 12 min. video, Dr. Sharma takes you through additional diagnostic imagery as well as:
- The differential diagnosis of a cystoid macular edema (CME)
- How to diagnose an optic pit
- How an optic pit is managed
OCT Tip
Always assess the optic nerve in people with CME to rule out the possibility of an optic pit.
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