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Can optic nerve head drusen cause vision loss?

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Sort of: Technically, visual field abnormality can be seen, however complete loss of vision is unheard of....

Dr Brand and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/10/2019

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Optic diSk drusen: It is rare for vision loss to happen from optic disk drusen. Visual field loss is most common. Visual acuity loss is more rare.

Answered 7/2/2018

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