Peripapillary staphyloma

Abstract

This paper describes the relatively benign condition of congenital peripapillary staphyloma. We discuss its management and differential diagnosis from other congenital or acquired anomalies that affect the optic nerve and may have a similar appearance. Acquired staphylomas may be associated with glaucoma or inflammation and these should be ruled out to confirm the congenital condition. On the other hand, a congenital condition can be associated with a higher occurrence of retinal detachments and the reduced vision of these eyes makes early detection of detachment more difficult by self examination, hence yearly fundus examination is warranted. We feel that differentiating the congenital peri..