What is septo optic dysplasia?
Septo-Optic Dysplasia is defined by three characteristics: underdevelopment of the optic nerve (visual impairment), abnormal formation of structures along the midline of the brain (abnormal brain development), and pituitary hypoplasia (deficiency of essential hormones).
How do members experience septo optic dysplasia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with septo optic dysplasia*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for septo optic dysplasia*
Who has septo optic dysplasia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 15 |