Congenital contractile peripapillary staphyloma with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

Conclusion: The etiology of the movements of the congenital peripapillary staphyloma in our patient may include a misbalance between intraocular pressure and orbital cerebrospinal fluid pressure or contractions of extraocular muscles. The observations may give information about the physiology and pathophysiology of the optic nerve head.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research