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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?
Advanced in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Dr. Anne H. Eberhart
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Dr. Anne H. Eberhart
Ophthalmology
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ETSU Physicians & Associates- Ophthalmology

325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-439-7201
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Anne Eberhart is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Eberhart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma of Optic Nerve. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Eberhart is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Advanced in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Advanced in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
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Eye Consultants Of Pennsylvania PC

1 Granite Point Dr, Ste 100, 
Wyomissing, PA 
610-378-1344
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin, Spanish
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Mehul Nagarsheth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nagarsheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma of Optic Nerve. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, and Coloboma of Optic Nerve. Dr. Nagarsheth is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Dr. Craig W. Mitcham
Ophthalmology
Experienced in Coloboma of Optic Nerve
Dr. Craig W. Mitcham
Ophthalmology
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The Regional Eye Center

135 W Ravine Rd, Ste 2-C, 
Kingsport, TN 
423-246-7372
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Craig Mitcham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Mitcham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma of Optic Nerve. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Mitcham is board certified in  .

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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