Evolution of optic nerve and retina alterations in a child with indirect traumatic neuropathy as assessed by optical coherence tomography

Evolução das alterações no nervo óptico e na retina em criança com neuropatia traumática indireta avaliadas com tomografia de coerência óptica

ABSTRACT

Herein, we describe the case of a 4-year-old child with indirect traumatic optic neuropathy and serial changes of the optic nerve head and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) documented using optical coherence tomography (OCT). Visual acuity improved despite progressive RNFL thinning and optic disc pallor. We concluded that OCT may be useful for monitoring axonal loss but may not predict the final visual outcome.

Keywords:
Optic nerve injuries; Retina; Retinal neurons; Tomography, optical coherence; Humans; Case report