Dragged Disc Phenomenon

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A finding seen in advanced retrolental fibrodysplasia—retinopathy of prematurity—in which a scar in the optic fundus ‘drags’ the disc and retinal vessels, displacing the macula; when severe, a ‘V’-shaped or funnel-shaped detachment of the retina may occur

dragged disc phenomenon

A finding seen in advanced retrolental fibrodysplasia–retinopathy of prematurity, in which a scar in the optic fundus 'drags' the disc and retinal vessels, displacing the macula; when severe, a 'V'-shaped or funnel-shaped detachment of the retina may occur. See Cat's-eye reflex.

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