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OPTIC NERVE HEAD [7 records]

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Record 1 2017-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
DEF

Non-inflammatory edema of the optic nerve head, due to increased intracranial pressure, orbital tumor, blood dycrasias, etc.

OBS

It is termed "choked disk" when due to increased intracranial pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
DEF

Œdème non inflammatoire du nerf optique et de la papille généralement dû à une augmentation de la pression intracrânienne, une tumeur, une hémorragie subarachnoïde, une hydrocéphalée, une blessure de la tête, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ojo
DEF

Tumefacción no inflamatoria de la papila óptica debida a un aumento de la presión intracraneal y la obstrucción del flujo venoso orbitario.

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Record 2 2015-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tomography
  • The Eye
CONT

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a retinal scan used to study the anatomy of the retina in fine detail.

CONT

In January 2004, the Visual Electrodiagnostic Laboratory incorporated optical coherence tomography(OCT) and scanning laser ophthalmoscope(SLO/OCT) imaging to assess the retinal structural integrity in patients with disease of the macula and/or optic nerve head. These tools provide in vivo exquisite high resolution images of the optic nerve head and macula providing critical information to correlate structure with function.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tomographie
  • Oeil
CONT

La tomographie par cohérence optique (TCO) est un balayage de la rétine permettant d’étudier l’anatomie de la rétine dans ses moindres détails.

CONT

En janvier 2004, le laboratoire d'électrodiagnostic de la vision a acquis des appareils de tomographie par cohérence optique (OCT) et d'ophtalmoscopie laser à balayage (SLO/OCT). Ces appareils servent à évaluer l'intégrité de la structure de la rétine chez les patients qui ont une maladie de la macula ou du disque du nerf optique. Ces outils fournissent d'excellentes images in vivo à haute résolution de la macula et du disque du nerf optique.

Spanish

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Record 3 2013-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
CONT

A funduscopic exam should include an assessment of the optic nerve head or disc, the retinal vessels, and the macula.

Key term(s)
  • fundi exam

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
CONT

L'optométriste effectuera un examen du fond de l’œil avec dilatation des pupilles (examen du vitré et de la rétine avec un équipement spécial après avoir administré des gouttes pour agrandir les pupilles).

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

A depression in the optic nerve head.

OBS

It may be physiological, confined to the centre of the disc; glaucomatous, extending to the edge of the disc and often deep with overhanging edges; postatrophic, shallow and saucer-like; or cavernous, very deep and thought to be arteriosclerotic in nature, as it is not associated with raised tension.

OBS

The term "cupping of the optic disc" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Modification pathologique de la papille optique survenant essentiellement lors de l'évolution du glaucome.

OBS

À différencier de l'excavation papillaire physiologique qui est de petite dimension et de faible profondeur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
DEF

Depresión pálida tridimensional en el centro de la cabeza del nervio ópticoque no está ocupada por tejido neural del disco.

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Record 5 2012-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
Universal entry(ies)
discus nervi optici
Latin
papilla nervi optici
Latin
DEF

An oval area of the ocular fundus devoid of light receptors where the axons of the retinal ganglion cell converge to form the optic nerve head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
discus nervi optici
Latin
papilla nervi optici
Latin
DEF

Aire circulaire de la rétine, légèrement excavée à son centre, où convergent les fibres optiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es)
discus nervi optici
Latin
papilla nervi optici
Latin
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Record 6 2012-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

An inflammation of the optic nerve head characterized by partial or complete loss of vision.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Inflammation de la papille optique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
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Record 7 1986-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
OBS

optic nerve head : the portion of the optic nerve(the second cranial nerve) that can be seen ophthalmoscopically in the fundus of the eye.

OBS

quantitate: To make capable of giving quantitative results.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil

Spanish

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