What is optic disc drusen?
Optic disc drusen is characterized as abnormal deposits of protein-like material within the optic nerve head. Over time these deposits calcify in the optic disc and may affect peripheral vision.
How do members experience optic disc drusen?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with optic disc drusen*
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Who has optic disc drusen on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 23 |
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