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Congenital optic disc pit is a type of developmental defect rarely found in the optic disc. There is a congenital nerve tissue defect at the pit. Most patients can be asymptomatic for life. However, abnormalities can usually be found in standardized automated perimetry which is helpful in determining the severity and possible complications of the disease.
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Pan, X., Fan, N., Liu, X. (2019). Congenital Optic Disc Pit. In: Wang, N., Liu, X., Fan, N. (eds) Optic Disorders and Visual Field. Advances in Visual Science and Eye Diseases, vol 2. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2502-1_32
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