1988British Journal of OphthalmologyOpen access

Localising patterns of optic nerve hypoplasia--retina to occipital lobe.

Petar Novakovic, David S. Taylor, William F. Hoyt

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Six cases are presented which provide clinical evidence that optic nerve hypoplasia can occur as a result of a lesion at any site in the developing visual system. The mechanisms of hypoplasia are discussed in the light of recent understanding of optic nerve development.

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Six cases are presented which provide clinical evidence that optic nerve hypoplasia can occur as a result of a lesion at any site in the developing visual system. The mechanisms of hypoplasia are discussed in the light of recent understanding of optic nerve development.

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Six cases are presented which provide clinical evidence that optic nerve hypoplasia can occur as a result of a lesion at any site in the developing visual system. The mechanisms of hypoplasia are discussed in the light of recent understanding of optic nerve development.

Key concepts: Optic nerve hypoplasia, Optic nerve, Hypoplasia, Medicine, Retina, Occipital lobe, Anatomy, Lesion

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