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Drusen of the optic nerve head

Case contributed by Sandeep Bhuta
Diagnosis almost certain

Left eye

ultrasound

Small echogenic focus at the optic disc without vascularity. 

Case Discussion

Hyperechoic lesion at optic nerve head with no internal vascularity. Suggestive of drusen.

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