Change in the area of PPA was found to be noticeable before optic disc changes were seen in 48 (49%) of 98 eyes that converted to glaucoma, while PPA progression was seen in 25 (10%) of 252 ocular ...

More information other than C/D is needed to describe and document the optic nerve, including disc size, rim width and the presence or absence of PPA, disc hemorrhage or RNFL defects.

Pituitary tumors can compress the optic nerve, leading to visual symptoms. Pituitary tumors are mostly benign (noncancerous), but due to their location, they can have significant effects on ...