optic disc drusen, mismanaged as optic neuritis

Purpose: to report a case of optic disc drusen, mismanaged as optic neuritis Methods: • a 28 year-old female with history of right eye decreased vision since years ago was referred to the clinic. file review revealed previous treatment sessions with intravenous steroid pulse, with the diagnosis of optic neuritis. She was evaluated, and afraid of probable multiple sclerosis. Results: • at the time of presentation the vision was 0.2 at the right eye. funduscopy revealed bumpy appearance of the optic nerve head. imagings were do compatible with optic disc drusen. the left eye examinations were normal. six months later the vision and funduscopy were stable Conclusion: • Any suspected cases of optic neuritis should be curiously examined by an experienced ophthalmologist, ruling out other optic nerve head disorders , avoiding mismanagement.