What is optic disc drusen?

Optic disc drusen is characterized as abnormal deposits of protein-like material within the optic nerve head. Over time these deposits calcify in the optic disc and may affect peripheral vision.

How do members experience optic disc drusen?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with optic disc drusen*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for optic disc drusen*

Who has optic disc drusen on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 8
40s 6
50s 5
60s 7
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 10
Female 22