Optic Pits (also known as optic nerve pits, optic disc pits, or less commonly optic holes) are congenital defects presumably arising from the failure of fetal fissure closure in embryogenesis. …

Feb 1, 2020 · A look at diagnosis and management of optic disc pits, a condition that can lead to optic disc maculopathy and severely decreased visual acuity.

Jul 22, 2025 · An optic pit is a small hole or opening on the optic disc, which joins the eye to the optic nerve (the nerve that connects the eye to the brain). They don’t always cause symptoms or vision …

An optic nerve pit is a small pocket or hole near the optic nerve (the nerve that connects the eye to the brain). It happens when the eye does not develop properly before birth. About 1 in 11,000 people …

Optic disc pit is a rare, congenital excavation of the optic nerve head. Its etiology is thought to be an incomplete closure of the embryonic fissure during fetal development, similar to other congenital …

May 10, 2024 · Optic disc pits are congenital unilateral excavations of the optic nerve head that may be associated with other abnormalities of the optic nerve and peripapillary retina.1 Their occurrence …

An optic nerve pit is a small depression or excavation within the optic nerve head, where the optic nerve connects to the back of the eye. This condition is a congenital anomaly, meaning individuals …

Optic pit, optic nerve pit, or optic disc pit (ODP) is rare a congenital excavation (or regional depression) of the optic disc (also optic nerve head), resulting from a malformation during …

In this article, we review the pathogenesis, clinical features, imaging modalities and latest management options for optic pit maculopathy (OPM). The pathogenesis of OPM remains to be unclear, but …

Related Eye Structures The pit is located at the optic disc, where the optic nerve meets the retina. Nearby, the retina and macula handle sharp, central vision. If fluid from the pit leaks and affects …