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OPTIC ATROPHY |
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primary optic atrophy [disease of ganglion cells of optic nerve; no previous disc swelling]: |
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congenital variants trauma to or pressure on optic nerve [intraorbital or intracranial space-occupying lesions]tertiary syphilis |
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secondary optic atrophy [disease of optic nerve fibres; preceded by disc swelling]: |
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anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy papillitis [various causes] |
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consecutive optic atrophy [generalised retinal disease, with optic atrophy not being the 'main feature']: |
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retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal degenerations generalised chorioretinitis central artery or vein occlusion extensive senile macular degeneration |
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