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February 14, 2023September 26, 2018 by opticiancertif

Peripapillary atrophy

Thinning of the retina and retinal, pigment epithelium in the region immediately surrounding the optic nerve head. This can be seen in a number of pathologic and benign conditions.

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Peripapillary Atrophy – American Academy of Ophthalmology

Analysis of Peripapillary Atrophy using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography

Studies show peripapillary atrophy may indicate glaucomatous optic neuropathy

Peripapillary Atrophy in Myopic Eyes: Comparison of Gamma to Beta Zone Ratio Between Those With and Without Glaucoma — IOVS — ARVO Journals

Peripapillary atrophy in elderly Chinese in rural and urban Beijing — Eye

Progressive change in peripapillary atrophy in myopic glaucomatous eyes — British Journal of Ophthalmology

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Peri-Papillary Atrophy

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