Joseph W Sowka1, Michelle J Nadeau. 1. College of Optometry, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322, USA. jsowka@nova.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to present a case of a patient with primary open angle glaucoma and poorly controlled intraocular pressure, who underwent photodocumented atrophy of myelinated retinal nerve fibers. CASE REPORT: A 48-year-old woman with high myopia, refractive amblyopia, and extensive myelination of retinal nerve fibers underwent profound atrophy and regression of the myelination during an 8-year period. CONCLUSIONS: Myelinated retinal nerve fibers can atrophy and regress because of neurodegenerative conditions such as glaucoma.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to present a case of a patient with primary open angle glaucoma and poorly controlled intraocular pressure, who underwent photodocumented atrophy of myelinated retinal nerve fibers. CASE REPORT: A 48-year-old woman with high myopia, refractive amblyopia, and extensive myelination of retinal nerve fibers underwent profound atrophy and regression of the myelination during an 8-year period. CONCLUSIONS:Myelinated retinal nerve fibers can atrophy and regress because of neurodegenerative conditions such as glaucoma.