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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?
Elite in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Tarannum Mansoori
Elite in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Tarannum Mansoori
Hyderabad, TG, IN 

Tarannum Mansoori practices in Hyderabad, India. Mansoori is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma of Optic Nerve. Their top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Glaucoma, Corneal Transplant, and Iridectomy.

Dilraj S. Grewal
Advanced in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Dr. Dilraj S. Grewal
Ophthalmology | General Surgery
Advanced in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Dr. Dilraj S. Grewal
Ophthalmology | General Surgery

Duke Eye Center

2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
919-681-3937
Languages Spoken:
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Dilraj Grewal is an Ophthalmologist and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma of Optic Nerve. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Grewal is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya
Ophthalmology

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Dr, 
Stanford, CA 
650-723-4000
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Prithvi Mruthyunjaya is an Ophthalmologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Mruthyunjaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma of Optic Nerve. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

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What are the latest Coloboma of Optic Nerve Clinical Trials?
A More Engaging Visual Field Test to Increase Use and Reliability in Pediatrics
A More Engaging Visual Field Test to Increase Use and Reliability in Pediatrics
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The majority of young children do not think that visual field (VF) testing of peripheral vision is similar to a game; therefore, it is not surprising that they have difficulty maintaining attention during VF testing and thus the test reliability suffers as a consequence. Poor VF reliability has been a longstanding, major issue since it leads to an increased number of tests and/or longer duration o...

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