Abstract

Optic nerve avulsion is a rare but serious presentation of ocular trauma. It is characterized by disinsertion of the nerve fibers from the globe at?the level of the lamina cribrosa. It is usually associated with a decelerating injury of significant momentum and usually results in a severe and permanent visual loss.^1,2 Here we report a patient with optic nerve avulsion secondary to a sporting injury and discuss the role of MRI and B- Scan ultra-sound.

Keywords

trauma, optic nerve, avulsion, MRI, imaging, ultrasound, case report, lamina cribrosa, ultrasonography, retinal hemorrhages