Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content ++ Key Findings ++ Causes Hydrocephalus Glioma of the optic nerve Craniosynostosis Certain neurologic diseases Toxins, such as methyl alcohol Certain inborn errors of metabolism Long-standing papilledema or papillitis ++ Clinical Findings ++ Optic atrophy is found in children most frequently after neurologic compromise during the perinatal period; an example would be a premature infant who develops an intraventricular hemorrhage ++ Diagnosis ++ Direct examination of the optic nerve by ophthalmoscopy reveals an optic nerve head with a cream or white color and possibly cupping Neuroimaging is necessary to delineate CNS abnormalities ++ Treatment ++ Treatment of the underlying condition is indicated GET ACCESS TO THIS RESOURCE Sign In Username Error: Please enter User Name Password Error: Please enter Password Forgot Username? Forgot Password? Sign in via OpenAthens Sign in via Shibboleth Get Free Access Through Your Institution Contact your institution's library to ask if they subscribe to McGraw-Hill Medical Products. Access My Subscription GET ACCESS TO THIS RESOURCE Subscription Options Pay Per View Timed Access to all of AccessPediatrics 24 Hour $34.95 (USD) Buy Now 48 Hour $54.95 (USD) Buy Now Best Value AccessPediatrics Full Site: One-Year Individual Subscription $595 USD Buy Now View All Subscription Options