Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 81, Issue 3 , Pages 137-141 , March 2010

Neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of a complicated cholesteatoma

  • Melanie A. Crandall, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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  • Maryke N. Neiberg, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, Tennessee
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Maryke N. Neiberg, O.D., Southern College of Optometry, 1245 Madison Ave., Memphis, Tennessee 38104.
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  • Kenneth R. Seger, O.D.

      Affiliations

    • Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • Image Result

    Asymmetry can be seen in the cup-to-disc ratios between the right (A) and left eye (B). The appearance of the nerves has remained unchanged.

    Asymmetry can be seen in the cup-to-disc ratios between the right (A) and left eye (B). The appearance of the nerves has remained unchanged.

  • Image Result

    The irregular mass is visible in the left petrous apex where it has eroded and remodeled the petrous apex. Its mass extends into the carotid canal and appears to partially surround the left internal c

    The irregular mass is visible in the left petrous apex where it has eroded and remodeled the petrous apex. Its mass extends into the carotid canal and appears to partially surround the left internal carotid artery just below the cavernous portion. A similar, smaller lesion is present on the right side.

  • Image Result
    Progression can be seen in the nerve fiber layer analysis.

    Progression can be seen in the nerve fiber layer analysis.

PII: S1529-1839(09)00595-8

doi: 10.1016/j.optm.2009.11.001

Optometry - Journal of the American Optometric Association
Volume 81, Issue 3 , Pages 137-141 , March 2010

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