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Abstract

Purpose

To present a symptomatic optic pit 3 months after a blunt ocular trauma.

METHODS

A 16-year-old male with unilateral decreased vision was examined with multiple cross-sectional scans using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and kinetic ultrasound at the optic disc and macula.

Results

Visual acuity was 20/30 OD and 20/20 OS. Fundus examination OD demonstrated an optic pit with a corresponding serous macular detachment. OCT disclosed a schisis-like separation of the inner retinal layer emanating from the optic disc and an outer layer detachment of the retina. B-scan ultrasound disclosed attached Choquet's canal at the optic pit.

CONCLUSIONS

Patients with optic pit and firm adherent posterior vitreous may develop schisis-like retinal detachments after blunt ocular trauma.

Keywords

Optic pit Ocular trauma Opthical coherence tomography

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Optic Disc Pit Maculopathy after Blunt Ocular Trauma