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What is the definition of Coloboma of Optic Nerve?
Coloboma of the optic nerve is a congenital eye abnormality in which the optic nerve (which carries images of what the eye sees to the brain) is not completely formed. The condition may occur in one or both eyes. The degree of visual impairment varies widely depending on the severity and structures involved. Detachments of the retina may occur in in people who have Coloboma of optic nerve. Other associated symptoms may include a small eye (microphthalmia) with or without a cyst; small cornea (microcornea); or coloboma of other eye structures. Although the condition is present from birth, diagnosis may be delayed since the coloboma is inside the eye and not visible by simple inspection. Coloboma of the optic nerve may occur sporadically, may be due to a genetic change and be inherited, or may occur as a feature of an underlying syndrome or other genetic condition.
What are the alternative names for Coloboma of Optic Nerve?
  • Coloboma of optic nerve
  • Congenital coloboma of the optic nerve
  • Optic nerve coloboma
  • Optic nerve head pits, bilateral congenital
Who are the top Coloboma of Optic Nerve Local Doctors?
Dr. Gil Binenbaum
Ophthalmology
Dr. Gil Binenbaum
Ophthalmology

Children's Surgical Associates Ltd

3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (15.2 mi)
267-425-9505
Languages Spoken:
English
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Gil Binenbaum is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Binenbaum and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma of Optic Nerve. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

Dr. Monte D. Mills
Ophthalmology
Dr. Monte D. Mills
Ophthalmology

Children's Surgical Associates Ltd

3401 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (15.2 mi)
267-425-9505
Languages Spoken:
English
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Monte Mills is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mills and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma of Optic Nerve. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Brown Syndrome, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, and Trabeculectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Sunir J. Garg
Ophthalmology
Dr. Sunir J. Garg
Ophthalmology

Retinovitreous Associates Ltd

840 Walnut St, 1020 Mid Atlantic Retina, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (16.1 mi)
800-331-6634
Languages Spoken:
English
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Sunir Garg is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Garg and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma of Optic Nerve. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center