glaucomatous atrophy of optic disc

Term ID

DOID:10337

Synonyms

• Glaucomatous atrophy [cupping] of optic disc

Definition

An optic atrophy that is characterized by optic nerve damage with increased optic cup to disc ratio secondary to glaucoma, which is an eye disease related to abnormal aqueous fluid outflow that inappropriately raises intraocular pressure and results in optic nerve atrophy with progressive visual field loss. Glaucomatous atrophy of optic disc can be caused by any form of glaucoma. (2)

References

• ICD10CM:H47.23
• ICD9CM:377.14
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:1207009
• UMLS_CUI:C0271342

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:10337 )