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Prevalence of superior segmental optic nerve hypoplasia in Korea

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Abstract

Purpose

To investigate the prevalence of superior segmental optic nerve hypoplasia in Korea.

Methods

We reviewed the fundus photographs of 3905 individuals who were 40 years old or older and who participated in the comprehensive medical examination program at the Health Promotion Center of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital from March 2003 to December 2006. A single glaucoma specialist reviewed all the photographs, and special attention was paid to the presence of superior segmental optic nerve hypoplasia. The reviewer was masked to information other than the fundus photographs.

Results

Superior segmental optic nerve hypoplasia was detected in three eyes of three subjects, which was 0.08% of the 3905 subjects. All three eyes showed a corresponding visual field defect.

Conclusion

Superior segmental optic nerve hypoplasia might be a rare condition in Korea.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

    Sang Beom Han, Ki Ho Park, Dong Myung Kim & Tae-Woo Kim

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea

    Tae-Woo Kim

  3. Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 300 Gumi-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 463-707, Korea

    Tae-Woo Kim

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Han, S.B., Park, K.H., Kim, D.M. et al. Prevalence of superior segmental optic nerve hypoplasia in Korea. Jpn J Ophthalmol 53, 225–228 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10384-009-0663-x

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