¹Department of Ophthalmology, King's College Hospital, London, UK

Correspondence: P Riordan-Eva, Department of Ophthalmology, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK. Tel: +44 020 7346 1524; Fax: +44 020 7346 3738; E-mail: paul.riordan-eva@ kingsch.nhs.uk

The author has no proprietary interest and has not received any research funding in connection with this article.

Received 4 September 2003; Accepted 4 September 2003.

Abstract

Optic nerve disorders range from the manifestations of life-threatening intracranial or systemic disease, to minor congenital anomalies. Careful clinical assessment, which relies upon a thorough evaluation of symptoms as well as signs, is essential for effective and timely investigation and treatment. Examination methods and pitfalls to be avoided are discussed.